Aerotek is hiring: Production Worker in Saint Louis

Job Title: Production Worker
Job Description

As a Production Worker, you will be responsible for moving products, lifting and counting pouches, and placing them into 5-gallon totes. You will keep track of various pouches and bags, ensuring they are moved to the proper totes. This role requires standing, walking, frequent use of hands, and occasionally kneeling and crouching. You will also need to lift up to 75 lbs. frequently. Proper safety attire including hair nets, gloves, and gowns will be required.

Responsibilities

• Move product and place pouches into 5-gallon totes.
• Count and track various pouches and bags accurately.
• Stand, walk, and frequently use hands to perform tasks.
• Kneel and crouch as needed to complete tasks.
• Lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Adhere to safety protocols including wearing hair nets, gloves, and gowns.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment working with machines.
• Ability to count to 100 without using paperwork or a calculator.
• Capability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with production and blending operations.
• Familiarity with operating packaging machines.

Why Work Here?

Join a fast-paced production environment where you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and work alongside a dedicated team. We offer a structured schedule with the potential for overtime, providing a stable and rewarding work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is a production facility with packaging machines running non-stop. The warehouse is dusty and dirty, and employees are expected to keep up with the fast pace of the facility. Day Shift hours are 7 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, with overtime on Friday as needed. Overnight Shift hours are 9 pm - 7:30 am, Monday through Thursday, with overtime on Friday. Each shift includes roughly 2 forklift drivers, 10 production helpers, and one maintenance technician.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00

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 St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024.

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.

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.