Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate Job Description

Operate food processing and packaging equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to all GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and food safety procedures. Monitor product quality throughout the production process and package, label, and prepare finished products for shipment. Perform routine cleaning and sanitation duties to maintain food-safe work areas. Accurately complete production and quality documentation and identify and report equipment issues, product defects, or safety concerns. Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals and schedules, following all company safety policies and procedures.

• Operate food processing and packaging equipment.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and food safety procedures.
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Package, label, and prepare finished products for shipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation duties.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Identify and report equipment issues, product defects, or safety concerns.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and schedules.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.

• Dependability and safety focus.
• Experience in food processing, food manufacturing, or food handling.
• Experience in machine operation or manufacturing.
• Comfortable working in a highly regulated production setting.

• Experience in quality control.
• General production and packaging skills.

Join a clean, organized facility in a new building where quality is a top priority. The team is led by a manager who takes pride in creating a quality-focused environment.

Work in a food processing facility requiring smocks, hair nets, and newer steel-toe shoes, which can be stored in lockers. The position is a day shift from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Henrico, VA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Henrico,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 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.