Machine Operator

As a Machine Operator, you will play a crucial role in our production team by operating and maintaining production and packaging equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. Your collaboration with team members, maintenance staff, and quality assurance will be key to meeting production goals and supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing efforts.

• Operate production and packaging equipment according to SOPs.
• Collaborate with team members, maintenance, quality, and supervision to achieve production goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts.
• 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.
• Complete required production, downtime, safety, and sanitation documentation.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

• Experience in machine operation and production.
• Mechanically inclined with a minimum of 6 months experience.
• Ability to perform changeovers and troubleshoot mechanical machinery issues.
• Experience in food, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb boxes/ingredients.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Basic math, reading, and documentation skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong accountability and safety-focused mindset.
• Dependable, punctual, and adaptable to changing production needs.
• Ownership mindset with the ability to take on tasks and present concerns and updates to management.

Join a growing company based out of Italy with ample opportunities for advancement to roles such as mixers, team leads, and supervisors. Benefit from a rotating 12-hour schedule with days off in the middle of the week, and the opportunity to work overtime up to 60 hours per week. Once you become a permanent employee, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and 401k plans, as well as holiday pay and a monthly $40 vending card. Top-performing employees may even earn a trip to Italy to learn Italian manufacturing processes.

Work on a day shift from 6:30am to 6:50pm following an AWS Schedule 2-2-3. Operate in a cGMP environment with lab coats, hair nets, shoe sanitizing, and regular hand washing procedures. Jewelry and facial piercings are not allowed, and attire includes pants covering ankles and shirts with sleeves. The company provides steel-toed shoes. The culture emphasizes continuous improvement with engineers onsite to enhance processes. Team sizes range from 5-6 people per line, with up to 7 different lines on one shift, offering opportunities for both independent and group-oriented work.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Affton,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.