Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate
Job Description

This role supports a highly automated, brand-new food manufacturing facility that produces protein bars. As a Production Associate, you work on the production line to assist machine operators by handling ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting both processing and packing operations. The position requires flexibility to adapt to evolving processes in a startup environment and the ability to transition from a daytime schedule to a second-shift schedule as the plant ramps up.

Responsibilities

• Support machine operators on the production line to ensure efficient production of protein bars.
• Load raw ingredients into mixing machines according to established procedures.
• Load melt and chocolate into melt machines safely and accurately.
• Load dough and other materials into wrapper machines to keep production moving smoothly.
• Load sprinkles and other toppings as required by product specifications.
• Assist with packing finished products, including boxing, labeling, and preparing items for shipment.
• Wash and clean trays and other production-related equipment to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Work on both processing and packing sides of operations as needed.
• Follow all food production and cleaning procedures to support quality and safety standards.
• Remain on your feet throughout the shift and perform general labor tasks such as loading, packing, and cleaning.
• Adapt to new processes and procedures as the plant and equipment are brought fully online.
• Participate in on-the-job training to learn equipment support tasks and production workflows.
• Communicate clearly with team members and leadership to help get the plant up and running and keep production moving out the door.

• Experience in food production, food processing, or other production environments is desired.
• Background in general labor or general production work on a production line.
• Ability to perform loading, packing, and packaging tasks safely and efficiently.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with machine operators and team members.
• Ability to remain on your feet for the entire shift and perform physically active tasks.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a startup environment with evolving processes.
• Willingness and availability to move from a day shift to a second shift as operations expand.

• Prior experience in food manufacturing or similar industrial production environments.
• Experience with cleaning and sanitation tasks in a production setting.
• Comfort working across both processing and packing functions.
• Ability to learn quickly through on-the-job training and apply new procedures.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance to support plant startup and ongoing production.
• Openness to optional overtime opportunities on weekends when needed.

Employees join a growing operation in a brand-new, highly automated facility with modern equipment and a climate-controlled environment. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple medical plan options, benefits eligibility starting on the first of the month, paid time off and sick days that accrue, and a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match after 90 days. Team members receive a stipend for steel toe or composite footwear and have the opportunity to grow with the plant as it ramps up, contributing directly to building efficient processes and a collaborative, supportive culture.

Work Environment

The role is based in a new food manufacturing plant producing protein bars, featuring brand-new, highly automated equipment and a climate-controlled environment with air conditioning and heat to protect food and ingredients. Employees work on-site in a production setting and spend most of the day on their feet performing loading, packing, and cleaning tasks. The facility is in startup mode, so processes may change as the plant becomes fully operational, and team members help support both processing and packing operations. Training is provided on the job. Current restroom facilities consist of portable bathrooms outside the plant while permanent bathrooms and plumbing are being completed. The work schedule initially runs Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, and will transition to day shifts such as 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A second shift is planned to launch around July–August, with hours approximately 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and optional overtime may be available Friday through Sunday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $43680.00 - $43680.00/yr.

DP Benes: - $75 Steel Toe/Composite Stipend - Medical, Dental, Vision – 3 Medical plans no high deductible. Anthem BlueCross. - Benes start 1st of month. - 15 PTO days accrued. - 6 Sick days accrued. - 401K after 90 days. 100% match up to 4%.

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.