Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

As a Production Associate, you will play a critical role in the folding department by determining the type of fold needed for current jobs, printing necessary paperwork, and following all required procedures. You will select the appropriate folding sections, insert the correct folding gates and blanks, and source printed materials for folding. Additionally, you will set up feeders, rollers, and fold gates to ensure quality and accuracy, install and adjust slitters or scorers if needed, and monitor the quality and size of finished leaflets.

Responsibilities

• Determine the type of fold needed for each job.
• Print necessary paperwork for the job type.
• Follow all required procedures and protocols.
• Select and set up folding sections, gates, and blanks.
• Source and prepare printed materials for folding.
• Set up feeders and rollers to fit sheets.
• Install and adjust slitters or scorers as needed.
• Obtain QA sign-off for job completion.
• Monitor quality and size of finished products during runs.
• Box folded products for application or shipping.
• Comply with all departmental SOPs, GMPs, and company policies.
• Work overtime as needed to complete tasks.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Ability to count and measure accurately.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in following written, oral, or verbal directions.
• Ability to respond to questions from managers, team members, and customers.
• Capability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of printing production is a plus.
• Experience with gluing systems and glue detection systems is a plus.
• Experience with setting up sensors, scanners, and vision systems is a plus.
• Packaging experience in the pharmaceutical or food packaging industry is a plus.
• Ability to use a computer to navigate through and understand specifications.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values a family-like culture in a climate-controlled environment. With locations in 40 countries and spanning 6 continents, this opportunity offers a chance to be part of a global presence. Monday through Friday - 2nd shift.

Work Environment

The work environment is climate-controlled, ensuring comfort and compliance with government regulations. Employees are regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and print chemicals in a typical printing environment. The role also involves frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, with a moderate noise level.

Job Type & Location

Saint Charles, Missouri.

2nd Shift - $17/HR

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Charles,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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.