Packer 14/HR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Packer

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Packers to join our team, working in a dynamic food and beverage environment. This position involves working with both hummus and salsa production at our Ferndale location, where the majority of the work areas are kept cold to maintain product quality. Candidates must be comfortable wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, hair nets, rubber gloves, and beard nets.

Responsibilities

• Operate 'filler' machines to fill plastic containers with food.
• Perform visual inspections to ensure product quality.
• Use hand tools and packaging equipment efficiently.
• Navigate computers for operational tasks.
• Adjust product weights as necessary.
• Label, inspect, and pack finished products.

Essential Skills

• Experience in multitasking while on their feet.
• Proficiency in visual inspection.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
• Comfortable using computers and navigating software.
• Experience using scales and understanding weight adjustments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

in food and beverage industry is advantageous, but experience in any industrial or automotive is acceptable.

• Familiarity with industrial equipment such as filling machines or mixers, especially those operating on pneumatics and hydraulics, with valves and hoses.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive benefits on the first day of the month following your hire date. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance. Employees can also take advantage of health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA). We provide paid time off, with eligibility for one week during your first year. Join us for a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Work Environment

This is a food and beverage environment, with the majority of the salsa and hummus areas kept cold to ensure freshness. Employees must be comfortable wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE) including lab coats, hair nets, rubber gloves, and beard nets. The work schedule is Monday through Friday with mandatory Saturdays and potential Sunday shifts. Available shifts are 6am - 2:30pm, 2:30pm - 11pm, and 10:30pm - 6am

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI.

The pay range for this position is $14.00 - $14.50/hr.

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 fully onsite position in Ferndale,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.