General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker Job Description

This role is responsible for the hands-on creation and packaging of meat products in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled production environment. You will work with high-quality meats and sausages, operate industrial equipment, and help ensure that products meet strict quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process high-quality meats and sausages to maintain a consistent and reliable production flow.

• Place sausage links into Multivac packers and operate packaging machinery to prepare products for shipment.

• Navigate full and empty trolleys through the production area and move product from sticks into sausage cutters.

• Set up and operate industrial equipment such as cutters, metal detectors, and other production line machinery according to safety and quality guidelines.

• Visually inspect meat products to monitor quality, identify items that are out of specification, and place them in designated rework bins.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area free of debris such as meat and blood, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at all times.

• Follow recipes accurately, weigh ingredients precisely, and ensure all products are labeled correctly.

• Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to coordinate tasks and meet daily production goals.

• Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines while working in a physically demanding, cold food production environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, bend, and stoop throughout an entire shift.

• Capability to frequently lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Comfort working in cold storage environments, typically between 30–45 degrees.

• Strong attention to detail when following recipes, weighing ingredients, and verifying labels.

• Effective teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with co-workers and supervisors.

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding production environment.

• Understanding and application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food production setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not always required.

• Previous experience in food production, meat processing, or a warehouse environment is typically preferred, with on-the-job training often provided.

• Food Handler Certificate is frequently required or considered a strong asset.

• Experience with general labor, general production, packing, and cold storage operations.

• Familiarity with meat cutting and handling cold food products.

• Ability to operate or learn to operate production line equipment, including cutters, metal detectors, and packaging machinery.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive production environment that offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, helping promote overall well-being. The organization values teamwork, safety, and training, providing opportunities to learn new skills and grow within a stable, essential industry.

Work Environment

The role takes place in a cold storage production facility where temperatures typically range from 30–45 degrees. Work is performed on a production line with industrial equipment such as cutters, metal detectors, and Multivac packaging machinery. The environment is fast-paced and physically demanding, requiring frequent lifting, standing, bending, and walking throughout the shift. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and employees are expected to follow GMP standards and all safety protocols while handling meat and working in a cold food environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.00/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 Miami,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.