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Machine Operator Laundry Tunnel Operator

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per Hour

Join a Stable, Essential Industry with Long-Term Career Potential

Looking for a hands-on production role where you can stay active, work with advanced industrial equipment, and be part of a team that keeps critical operations running smoothly? We are seeking a Laundry Tunnel Operator to join our industrial laundry team and help process high volumes of linens safely, efficiently, and accurately.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with manufacturing, machine operation, production, warehouse, distribution, or industrial experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in keeping operations running at peak performance.

Why Join Our Team?

We believe hard work deserves to be recognized and rewarded. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace focused on employee success.

Benefits Include:

+ Competitive pay

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Flexible scheduling opportunities

+ 401(k) with company match

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Company-paid life insurance

+ Company-paid long-term disability insurance

+ Optional supplemental life insurance

+ Optional short-term disability coverage

+ Employee referral bonus program

+ Retention bonuses

+ Stable, year-round employment

+ Opportunities for growth within operations and production leadership

What You'll Do

As a Laundry Tunnel Operator, you'll play a key role in ensuring linens and textiles are processed efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and production performance.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Operate industrial tunnel washers, dryers, and related production equipment.

+ Load linens and textiles into washers while ensuring proper batch weights and classifications.

+ Select and enter correct wash formulas based on product requirements.

+ Add cleaning agents, detergents, dyes, and bleaches according to established procedures.

+ Monitor equipment performance and respond to alarms or operational issues.

+ Assist with sorting and classifying soiled linens for processing.

+ Generate and maintain production reports and count sheets.

+ Accurately track production volumes and processing data.

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

+ Follow all company safety procedures while working around industrial equipment and cleaning chemicals.

+ Support team members and assist in achieving daily production goals.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

+ Ability to follow safety procedures and operating instructions.

+ Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial machinery.

+ Strong organizational and time-management skills.

+ Ability to multitask and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.

+ Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.

+ Ability to work safely in hot, humid, and industrial production environments.

+ Flexibility to work varying schedules when needed.

Physical Requirements

This is an active position that requires:

+ Standing and walking for the majority of the shift.

+ Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling.

+ Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.

+ Ability to push and pull laundry carts weighing approximately 250 pounds, with some carts exceeding 600 pounds.

+ Ability to maintain productivity throughout a physically demanding shift.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

+ Machine operation

+ Manufacturing and production

+ Warehouse operations

+ Industrial laundry services

+ Mixer operation

+ Distribution and logistics

+ Equipment operation

+ Material handling

Experience working with industrial chemicals, detergents, dyes, or cleaning solutions is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is based in a large-scale industrial laundry facility with automated production equipment and machinery. Employees work in an environment that may include:

+ Warm and humid temperatures

+ Production machinery and equipment noise

+ Dust, lint, and laundry-related odors

+ Cleaning agents and industrial chemicals

+ Continuous movement and physical activity

We maintain strict safety standards and provide the training necessary to help employees perform their jobs successfully and safely.

Build a Career with a Team That Keeps Essential Services Running

Success in this role comes from reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to work hard as part of a team. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and being part of a production environment where your efforts make a direct impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start a rewarding career in industrial production and machine operation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

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....

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