Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Pay; $25.48/hour

Job Description

This role is a hands-on machine operator position in a clean, climate-controlled food manufacturing facility. You will start by running and loading production equipment and, after a thorough training period, take full ownership of machine setup, operation, and troubleshooting. The position requires strict adherence to food safety standards and personal protective equipment guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate food manufacturing machinery safely and efficiently throughout the shift.
• Perform complete machine setup, including configuring equipment for specific production runs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues on the machines, not just basic button pressing.
• Monitor production processes to ensure consistent quality, output, and adherence to food safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to set up, troubleshoot, and run production machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on machine operation experience beyond basic button pressing, with the ability to understand how equipment functions.
• Experience in food manufacturing or a similar regulated production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Food manufacturing is a significant plus.
• Comfort working with production, troubleshooting, and machine setup in a unionized environment.
• Ability to participate in a shift bid system based on seniority after the initial six months.
• Willingness to learn multiple machines and processes to increase flexibility and advancement opportunities.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a structured pay progression with the opportunity to earn at least a dollar raise at the end of each year and a possible 3–6% annual performance bonus. Compensation is further enhanced by union-driven increases each year, with pay bumps occurring every March. Team members enjoy a climate-controlled facility, access to a company store, and on-site massage chairs that support comfort and well-being. The organization provides boot and potential eye protection vouchers and offers health insurance, dental coverage, and a 401(k) plan, with benefits eligibility after just 30 days of employment. A clear shift structure and seniority-based bid system support stability while allowing long-term flexibility and growth.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled food manufacturing facility with a strong emphasis on hygiene and safety. There are traditional 2nd and 3rd shifts (Monday–Friday and Sunday–Thursday respectively). The environment requires full food PPE, including hairnets and beard nets, and strictly prohibits jewelry of any kind, including facial piercings, nose rings, earrings, watches, and similar items. Work takes place on modern production equipment within a unionized setting, offering a structured schedule and clearly defined shift patterns.

This is a Permanent position based out of Independence, MO.

The pay range for this position is $46800.00 - $49400.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Company offers full medical, dental, and vision insurance. Opportunities for annual pay increases. Climate controlled facility.

This is a fully onsite position in Independence,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 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):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.