Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

Join a growing food manufacturing facility as a Production Associate, supporting highly automated equipment to produce protein bars. This is a direct hire opportunity where you will work in a brand-new, climate-controlled plant, helping to launch and scale production in a startup-style environment. You will support machine operators with processing and packaging tasks across both sides of operations.

Responsibilities

• Support machine operators throughout the production line to ensure efficient and continuous output of food product.
• Load raw ingredients into mixing machines according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Load ingredients into melt machines, monitoring material levels and replenishing as needed.
• Load dough and other ingredients into mixers to support processing operations.
• Load packing material into wrapper machines to keep packaging lines running smoothly.
• Wash and clean trays and other reusable production components to maintain hygiene and readiness for use.
• Assist with packing finished products, including handling, organizing, and preparing items for shipment or storage.
• Work on both processing and packing sides of operations as directed to meet production demands.
• Remain on your feet for the duration of the shift while safely handling materials and equipment.
• Follow all food production and food processing procedures, including cleanliness and basic Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) expectations as they are implemented.
• Adapt to evolving processes and procedures in a new, highly automated plant environment.
• Communicate clearly with team members and machine operators to help keep production running smoothly and address issues promptly.
• Participate in on-the-job training and apply new skills and methods as the plant ramps up operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, supporting overall plant cleanliness and safety.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food production, food processing, or other production environments.
• Experience in general labor or general production work, including loading and packaging tasks.
• Ability to perform repetitive loading (50 lbs), production line, packaging, and cleaning activities safely and efficiently.
• Comfort working on your feet for the entire shift in a fast-paced production setting.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a startup environment with evolving processes and schedules.
• Strong communication skills to support getting the plant up and running and keeping production moving.
• Willingness to support both processing and packing operations as needed.
• Ability to follow safety, hygiene, and emerging GMP-related practices in a food environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a highly automated production facility is helpful.
• Experience working on production lines that involve loading, packaging, and cleaning tasks is a plus.
• Comfort working with new equipment and processes in a brand-new plant.
• Openness to cross-training and working across different areas of operations.
• Willingness to move to an earlier shift and, if needed, transition to a second shift as operations expand.

Why Work Here?

You will join a brand-new, highly automated food manufacturing facility that offers strong benefits, modern equipment, and a supportive environment focused on growth and development. The organization provides a $75 steel toe or composite footwear stipend, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, and benefits that begin on the first of the month. You accrue 15 days of paid time off and 6 sick days, and you can participate in a 401(k) plan after 90 days with a 100% match up to 4%. The culture emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and the opportunity to help build and shape a new operation from the ground up.

Work Environment

This role is based in a brand-new, climate-controlled food manufacturing plant using highly automated equipment. The facility maintains air conditioning and heat to protect food ingredients and ensure a comfortable work environment. You will work across both processing and packing areas and receive on-the-job training to become familiar with new equipment and processes. The environment follows food production standards and will implement formal Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as operations mature. The initial schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, for the first month or two. The shift will then transition to an earlier schedule, either 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 in August, anticipated to run from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Steel toe or composite footwear is expected, supported by a footwear stipend, reflecting a safety-conscious production environment.

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 2, 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.