Machine Helper Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

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 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

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 23, 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.