Job Description

The Production Worker operates packaging machinery and supports all stages of the production line in a food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on safely packaging finished goods, maintaining accurate labeling, and ensuring products are palletized and prepared for shipment. The Production Worker also assists with sanitation activities, follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and contributes to a clean, efficient, and reliable production operation.

• Operate packaging machinery on the production line in a safe, efficient, and consistent manner.
• Package finished goods according to established standards and quality requirements.
• Confirm that all labels are printed correctly and applied accurately to finished products.
• Palletize products once packaging is completed, ensuring proper stacking and organization.
• Manually feed product onto the conveyor belt to maintain continuous production flow.
• Assist with the sanitation and cleaning of the production area to meet food safety and hygiene standards.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and good housekeeping practices at all times.
• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).
• Demonstrate integrity and honesty in all business activities and interactions with employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance; be available to work any shift, overtime, or holidays as required and provide coverage for absent personnel when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall production and facility operations.

• Experience with production or general labor work in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Ability to operate packaging machinery and perform basic machine operation tasks.
• Proficiency in packing and packaging processes, including handling finished goods and preparing products for shipment.
• Understanding of food manufacturing processes and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environments.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs and SSOPs and adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks while standing for extended periods and working in a fast-paced setting.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to work any assigned shift, including overtime and holidays.
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts on a consistent basis.
• Ability to work weekends as required.

• Previous food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Previous pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Comfort working in a GMP-regulated environment with strict cleanliness and documentation standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail when checking labels, packaging, and product quality.

Join a production team that values safety, integrity, and reliability while operating in a structured food manufacturing environment. You will work in a setting that emphasizes clear procedures, good housekeeping practices, and adherence to GMP standards, providing a predictable and well-organized workday. The role offers consistent hours with defined shifts, opportunities to support different areas of the operation, and the chance to build hands-on experience in manufacturing and packaging processes.

This role is based in a food manufacturing setting that operates under strict Good Manufacturing Practices. You will work in a humid environment where production areas may have strong, noticeable smells associated with food processing. The position involves working on the production floor around packaging machinery and conveyor belts, requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs and SSOPs. Shifts include a 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. and a 3rd shift from 12:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with 10-hour workdays and weekend work as needed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Gate, CA.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Gate, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in South Gate,CA.

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.

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