21.50hr Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

As a machine operator, you will operate production and packaging equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs). You will collaborate with team members, maintenance, quality, and supervision to meet production goals while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor, and adjust machinery to ensure consistent product quality and efficiency.
• Assist with changeovers, minor troubleshooting, and routine equipment cleaning.
• Identify and report equipment issues, product defects, or safety concerns to leadership.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area before, during, and after production runs.
• Perform routine quality checks and document results accurately.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food safety, and sanitation requirements at all times.
• Complete required production, downtime, safety, and sanitation documentation.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months experience in production/manufacturing, preferably with GMP experience in food, chemical, or pharma manufacturing.
• Experience in machine operating, completing changeovers, and assisting with troubleshooting mechanical machinery issues.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb boxes/ingredients.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Basic math, reading, and documentation skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Safety-focused mindset with strong accountability.
• Dependable, punctual, and adaptable to changing production needs.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company with roots in Italy, offering opportunities for advancement to mixers, team leads, supervisors, and other departments. Enjoy the potential for overtime, up to 60 hours a week, on a rotating 12-hour schedule with days off in the middle of the week. Upon becoming a permanent employee, you will receive excellent benefits, including medical, vision, dental, 401k, holiday pay, and access to a $40 vending card per month. Top employees may even earn an incentive trip to Italy to learn Italian processes.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a night shift from 6:30 PM to 6:50 AM on a 2-2-3 AWS schedule. You will train on days for four weeks initially. The environment follows cGMP standards with lab coats, hair nets, shoe sanitizing, regular hand washing procedures, and no jewelry or facial piercings allowed. Pants must cover ankles and shirts must have sleeves, with company-provided steel-toed shoes. The culture focuses on continuous improvement with engineers onsite to upgrade processes, offering upward movement for the right candidates. The team size is 5-6 people per line, with up to 7 different lines on one shift, ideal for independent and group-oriented individuals.

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

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $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 Affton,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.