Job Title: Raw Materials Receiver (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift) Job Description
The Raw Materials Receiver plays a critical role in the food production process by coordinating incoming raw material deliveries, performing quality and safety checks, and accurately documenting all shipments. This hands-on role involves working closely with tanker truck drivers, operating transfer equipment, monitoring silo and storage tank capacity, and maintaining strict food safety and quality standards throughout the receiving process.
Responsibilities
Communicate with inbound tanker drivers to coordinate delivery times and unloading activities.
Verify shipment accuracy by checking documentation and confirming the correct raw materials and quantities are received.
Inspect incoming raw materials to ensure they meet established quality standards.
Monitor silo and storage tank capacity to ensure safe and efficient unloading operations.
Connect and disconnect transfer hoses and related equipment used to unload raw materials from tanker trucks.
Assist with positioning tanker trailers as needed, using provided training and safety procedures.
Follow all food safety, quality, and plant operating procedures during receiving and unloading activities.
Complete required receiving documentation, including inventory records and production data entry in the operating system.
Conduct routine inspections of equipment, hoses, and connections to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area in and around the receiving and unloading zones.
Work safely around tanker trucks, production equipment, and elevated platforms, including tanks and trailers.
Collaborate with production, warehouse, and logistics teams to support smooth material flow into the facility.
Essential Skills
Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, receiving, or material handling preferred.
Comfort working around tanker trucks and industrial equipment.
Ability to work at heights and climb stairs and ladders, including accessing the top of tanker trailers when needed.
Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail in handling equipment and connections.
Basic computer skills for recording shipments, inventory, and production data in the operating system.
Ability to follow established safety procedures, food safety requirements, and quality standards consistently.
Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with drivers and internal teams.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
Comfort working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to climb tanks, platforms, ladders, and tanker trailers as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds periodically.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing or distribution center environment.
Familiarity with raw material receiving, testing, or inspection processes in a food-grade or similar facility.
Exposure to logistics and supply chain operations involving tanker trucks and bulk raw materials.
Experience working in environments that require strict adherence to cleanliness and organization standards.
Comfort working in a warehouse or production setting with exposure to varying temperatures.
Interest in developing deeper mechanical skills related to hoses, valves, and unloading equipment.
Why Work Here?
Team members benefit from a structured pay progression that includes raises after 90 and 180 days, followed by scheduled merit increases based on performance. The organization offers strong benefits and paid time off, supporting stability, growth, and work-life balance. Employees join a professional environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to build long-term skills in manufacturing and logistics.
Work Environment
This role is based in a food-grade manufacturing facility that handles bulk raw materials delivered by tanker trucks. The position is hands-on and involves working in and around production areas, silos, storage tanks, and unloading stations. Team members may work on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, and should expect to be on their feet for most of the shift while standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting. Some areas of the facility can become hot, especially during warmer weather, and the work involves both indoor and outdoor conditions. The environment includes industrial equipment, elevated platforms, tanks, and tanker trailers, requiring consistent use of safety procedures and appropriate work attire suitable for a manufacturing and food-processing setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pacific, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 Pacific,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.
