Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker / Machine Operator
Job Description
This role supports a highly automated bottling facility by operating production machinery, performing inspections, and assisting with general warehouse activities. You will work on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, contributing to efficient, safe, and accurate production while handling materials and maintaining quality standards.
Must be able to train on day shift for 2-4 weeks depending on aptitude
Responsibilities

• Operate automated bottling line equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform visual and manual inspections of products and packaging to ensure quality standards are met.
• Handle labeling, order filling, and general production tasks as assigned.
• Assist with material handling, including moving products and supplies throughout the warehouse.
• Use forklifts and other warehouse equipment as needed, following all safety procedures.
• Lift and move items up to 30 pounds repeatedly during the shift.
• Monitor automated lines and quickly respond to jams, errors, or equipment issues.
• Follow established production schedules and meet or exceed productivity targets.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including production lines and warehouse spaces.
• Support inventory control by accurately handling and staging materials.
• Work collaboratively with team members across all shifts to ensure smooth handoffs and continuous operations.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures at all times.
• Be available to work weekends as required by the rotating schedule.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of recent warehouse or production experience.
• Experience working with automated production or bottling lines.
• Proficiency in basic machine operation in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform inspections and identify quality issues on products and packaging.
• Experience with labeling, order filling, and general production tasks.
• Material handling experience in a warehouse or production setting.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule, including weekends, on 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am).
• Reliability and consistency in work history, with a strong commitment to attendance.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience or exposure to operating warehouse equipment.
• Experience in machine operating on high-speed or automated lines.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, including overtime, when needed.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to move between night and day shifts based on performance and business needs.

Why Work Here?
The company fosters a supportive and appreciative culture, regularly hosting employee appreciation activities such as cookouts and shared meals. Team members have the opportunity to work significant overtime if they choose, with some employees working up to 60 hours on the line. Hard work and commitment are recognized, including the potential to move from night shifts to day shifts over time. Employees benefit from a stable, team-oriented environment where contributions are valued and rewarded.
Work Environment
The facility is a highly automated bottling warehouse with approximately 80 employees across all shifts. The production area is not climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. The operation runs 12-hour shifts, including a rotating schedule of 2 days on, 2 days off, and 3 days on, with openings on both 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am shifts, as well as specific 7pm-7am Monday-Friday positions. Employees work around automated machinery, forklifts, and material handling equipment and have access to a very nice break room for rest periods. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, teamwork, and consistent output.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Riverside,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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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