**Machine Operator- 22+$/hr-** **IMMEDIATE HIRING** **Job Description:** Intermediate Machine Operator. Will be working hands on, running machine, loading, and eventually fully in charge of machine after training period. They manufacture Lipton Teas and Knorr Rice/Pasta Dry Pouches. Will be a food environment so need the whole food PPE. **Roles & Responsibilities:** + Operates Bartelt, SN & Jones machine(s) including peripheral fillers, (may operate two machines simultaneously) keeping watch for any malfunctions. + Is responsible for maintaining quality and quantity of pouches as set by Quality Assurance and by Packaging Production Standards. + Performs weight and quality checks every 15 minutes or hour depending on the line to ensure ingredient fills are maintained within standards. + Checks ingredient and total pouch weights. **Additional Skills & Qualifications:** Machine operation, food manufacturing, troubleshooting, Production, machine set up. will need the ability to set-up, trouble shoot, and RUN the machine. Ability to learn and grasp all aspects so that they can be moved around. Will be locked into their shift for 6 months, and then do bid system to move around based on seniority. **Pay & Shift:** A Shift: 7am-7:30pm Sun, Mon, Tues(Every other Wed) $22.55 B Shift: 7am-7:30pm Thurs, Fri, Sat(Every other Wed) $22.55 C Shift: 7pm-7:30am Sun, Mon,Tues(Every other Wed) $23.05 D Shift: 7pm-7:30am Thurs,Fri,Sat(Every other Wed) $23.55 an hour. **Perks & Benefits:** + Opportunity to go permanent from day 1. + Have the ability to earn at least a dollar raise at the end of each year. + Climate Controlled. + Eligible for benefits after 30 days (Health, Dental, 401k). **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.55 - $23.55/hr. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Independence,MO. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025. **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.