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Packer Job Description The Packer serves as a visual quality inspector responsible for examining incoming and outgoing plastic bottles, identifying defects, and ensuring products meet strict quality standards before shipment. This role involves high-volume visual inspection, accurate repacking of bottles, and close monitoring of the treatment process to ensure bottles are properly processed and ready to return to customers. Responsibilities Perform detailed visual inspections of incoming plastic bottles to identify dents, warping, contamination, imperfections, or other defects. Inspect outbound plastic bottles after treatment to ensure they meet quality and customer specifications before shipment. Pack inspected bottles into large metal baskets in preparation for processing in reactors where they are cooked or treated. Monitor bottles at the end of the treatment process to check for malfunctions or issues before they are returned to customers. Repack bottles identically to how they were received, ensuring consistency in packaging and presentation. Follow written procedures and standard operating instructions to maintain quality, safety, and production standards. Work efficiently on the production and packaging line to meet daily output and quality goals. Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe and efficient operations. Collaborate with team members and communicate any quality or process concerns to the appropriate personnel. Essential Skills Strong visual inspection skills with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to work on a production and packaging line in a fast-paced environment. Capability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly as needed. Ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately. Commitment to quality, safety, and consistency in all tasks. Reliability and willingness to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining focus. Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous experience in production, packaging, or quality inspection is beneficial. Comfort working around industrial equipment and production lines. Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support colleagues as needed. Good communication skills to report issues or concerns promptly. Why Work Here? You will join a highly stable organization where many team members enjoy long-term careers, reflected in an average tenure of around 20 years. The culture emphasizes teamwork, appreciation, and celebration, with frequent events such as cookouts, baby showers, and other recognition activities. You can look forward to clear opportunities for pay progression, including a pay increase at conversion and a structured performance review with potential for additional increases. The environment encourages collaboration, recognition, and a sense of belonging. Work Environment The role is based on a production floor that is not fully climate controlled; however, a new heater helps keep the area comfortable in the winter, and large fans support airflow and comfort during the summer. You will work in a hands-on manufacturing setting with production and packaging lines, metal baskets, and reactors used to treat plastic bottles. The team enjoys a strong, supportive culture with frequent potlucks, celebrations, and appreciation events. Break times can be spent in a large breakroom equipped with a vending machine and two refrigerators for storing lunches. Attire should be appropriate for a production environment and suitable for working around industrial equipment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr. 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. 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 Louis,MO.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026. About Aerotek 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.