Production Machine Operator

Aerotek is currently hiring for a chocolate manufacturing company near Shrewsberry & Affton in southwest St. Louis County!

Job Description

The Production Operator works on a manufacturing line in a food production facility, learning and performing the full process from mixing ingredients to packaging finished products.

Responsibilities

• Work on a production line and learn the complete process, including mixing, middle processing steps (such as panning, portioning, baking, extracting, or grinding), and final packaging.
• Monitor automated machines throughout the production process and make adjustments as needed to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Perform machine setups and changeovers for different products on the line
• Measure and weigh product into pre-made boxes with liners, ensuring accuracy and consistency in packing.
• Verify that all packaged boxes have the correct labels placed in the proper location, ensuring compliance with product and regulatory requirements.
• Measure out ingredients on pallets according to precise batch sheets and pour ingredients into blenders or conches, following written instructions and signing off on paperwork.
• Complete all required production paperwork accurately and on time, including batch records, quality checks, and production logs.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of manufacturing experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Previous experience performing setups and changeovers on machines
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfort with standing for long periods during 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to follow precise written instructions, batch sheets, and standard operating procedures.
• Willingness and drive to advance within the company and take on additional responsibilities.
• Ability to adhere to strict food safety, health, and safety guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Comfort working as a floater across multiple lines and roles, if assigned.
• Openness to learning new processes and cross-training in different areas such as mixing or team lead responsibilities

Shifts Available - 2 days on/2 days off/3 days on/2 days off/2 days on/3 days off

• 6:30am - 6:50pm
• 6:30pm - 6:50am

Why Work Here?

• You will join a growing organization that offers clear opportunities for advancement into roles such as mixer and team lead.
• The rotating 12-hour schedule provides built-in days off during the week, supporting work-life balance while still allowing the chance to earn overtime
• Once hired permanently, you can access comprehensive benefits, paid holidays with holiday pay, and additional perks such as a monthly vending card, reflecting a culture that values employee well-being and rewards strong performance.

Work Environment

• This role is based in a clean, well-lit food manufacturing facility that operates on rotating 12-hour shifts.
• The environment is fast-paced, with significant standing and movement required throughout the shift.
• The facility is climate controlled, but due to heat from machinery and ovens, temperatures can reach up to approximately 100 degrees, and the air can become dusty from the product being manufactured.
• Operators work with automated production lines, blenders or conches, metal detectors, packaging equipment, and pallet jacks.
• All team members must follow strict food safety and health guidelines and wear required attire, including hairnets, beard nets as applicable, steel-toed shoes, and lab coats.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shrewsbury, MO.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Shrewsbury,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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