Sanitation and Plant Production Associate (Rotating Shift)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Normandy (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Union Career Pathway

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Sanitation & Plant Production Associate for a premier food manufacturing plant in Saint Louis, MO (63115). This rotating-shift role focuses on plant sanitation, shoveling bulk material, and equipment blow-downs, with overtime and weekly pay. You must be able to work heavy hours, wear PPE, and commit to rotating 1st/2nd/3rd shifts. A direct path into Baker’s Union after 90 days is available, with wage increases and solid job security.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform heavy lifting and stand on a dusty plant floor.
• Willingness to wear respirator mask during shift hours.
• Schedule flexibility for rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime.
• Reliable transportation to Saint Louis, MO 63115.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plant sanitation using shovels and hand tools to clear grain dust.
• Operate high-pressure air hoses to blow down equipment.
• Lift, scoop, and move heavy raw materials.
• Wear PPE including respirator mask in dusty areas.
• Perform heavy manual work on a non-climate-controlled factory floor.

Skills

Physical capability

Schedule flexibility

Reliability

Screening

Tools

Respirator mask

Job description

Sanitation & Plant Production Associate (Rotating Shift) | Up to $22.00/hr

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63115

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Union Career Pathway

Shift: Rotating Schedule (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift Every 3 Weeks)

Pay Rate: Up to $22.00 / Hour + Overtime | Weekly Pay

Industry: Food Manufacturing, Plant Operations, Industrial Processing

About the Role

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Sanitation & Plant Production Associate (Rotating Shift) for a premier food manufacturing plant in Saint Louis, MO (63115).

This is a physical, high-overtime role that offers a direct path into the Baker's Union after 90 days. For your first 3 months, your primary focus will be plant sanitation, shoveling bulk material, and using high-pressure air hoses to blow down equipment. If you want a dependable job where you can average 56 hours per week and build a long-term union career, apply today!

Shift Schedule & Overtime Details

• Heavy Weekly Hours: Log ~56 hours per week (earning up to 16 hours of overtime pay weekly).
• Days 1–45: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Monday – Thursday)
• Days 46–90: Day Schedule (5:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Thursday – Monday)
• Ongoing Rotation: After 90 days, you rotate between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts every 3 weeks.

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $22.00 / hour + substantial weekly overtime.
• Union Pathway: Direct route to permanent hire at 90 days with Baker’s Union membership, scheduled wage increases, and top-tier job security.
• Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.
• Benefits: Optional medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) coverage.
• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Plant Sanitation: Use shovels, scrapers, and hand tools to clear grain dust and bulk residue into staging barrels.
• Equipment Blow-Downs: Operate high-pressure air hoses to blast fine dust off heavy machinery and plant framework.
• Material Handling: Lift, scoop, and move heavy raw materials across processing floors.
• Safety & PPE: Wear all required PPE, including a fitted respirator mask in high-dust areas.
• Plant Operations: Perform heavy manual work on an active, non-climate-controlled factory floor.

What You Need

• Steel-Toe Boots: Required on site starting day one.
• Physical Capability: Ability to handle continuous heavy lifting, shoveling, and standing in dusty plant conditions.
• Respirator Fit: Willingness and ability to wear a protective respirator mask during shift hours.
• Schedule Flexibility: Full commitment to rotating shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd), mandatory weekends, and heavy overtime.
• Reliability: Solid work ethic, strong attendance, and reliable transportation to Saint Louis, MO 63115.
• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?

Express connects job seekers with top manufacturing and industrial facilities across St. Louis City and North County. Partnering with Express gives you direct access to local hiring managers and full recruiter support throughout your assignment.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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