Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: 3rd Shift - Compounding Mixer/Blender

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician supports production operations in a flavor and fragrances facility by assisting machine operators, handling materials, and performing mixing, blending, and compounding tasks. This role involves working with a wide range of flavors, following documented procedures and work orders, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment while providing support across various areas of the facility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators with off-loading materials and general production support.
• Manually move buckets and vats of flavors and other production materials throughout the facility.
• Assist with mixing, blending, and compounding products according to documented procedures and recipes.
• Work in an environment with a variety of strong flavors present at any given time, such as vanilla, garlic, and fish oil.
• Follow all safety regulations, rules, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Perform cleaning tasks throughout the facility to maintain a sanitary production environment.
• Clean bowls and equipment after food production runs to prepare for the next batch.
• Read and follow documentation and work orders accurately to ensure proper production processes.
• Use a tablet or similar device to access and record production information as required.
• Support different areas of production as a helper and assist where needed based on operational demands.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, including consistent lifting of 50+ pounds.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including beard masks when applicable, and comply with grooming requirements.
• Adapt to changing production schedules, including extended hours and weekend work when production volume is high.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, or a similar environment involving blending and following recipes.
• Ability to read and understand documentation, work orders, and production instructions.
• Comfort with mixing, blending, production, manufacturing, and compounding processes.
• Knowledge of or experience working under GMP and FDA-related guidelines in a production setting.
• Strong material handling skills, including the ability to manually move buckets and vats of product.
• Capability to lift 50+ pounds on a consistent basis.
• Ability to use a tablet or similar digital device for work-related tasks.
• Willingness to work with a wide variety of strong flavors and fragrances in the production environment.
• Reliability in following safety regulations and maintaining a clean work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing or pharmaceutical production is highly preferred.
• Experience with production blending, mixing, and compounding processes.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and FDA-regulated environments.
• Comfort with following recipes and precise production instructions.
• Ability to adapt to different tasks and support multiple areas of the facility as a production helper.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including beard masks, and comply with grooming standards.
• Comfort working around strong and varied smells in a flavor and fragrance production environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading flavor manufacturer that offers significant opportunities for upward growth and long-term career development. Enjoy catered lunches, a supportive and collaborative team environment, and the chance to learn from a tenured group of professionals who provide valuable, hands-on training.

Work Environment

This role is based in a flavor and fragrances production facility where a wide range of strong smells, such as vanilla, garlic, and fish oil, are present on a regular basis. The position is on 3rd shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with the need to work additional hours and weekends when production demand is high, including potential 12-hour days and Saturdays. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided, but the aromas remain noticeable throughout the workspace. The environment requires frequent material handling and consistent lifting of 50+ pounds. Dress code includes appropriate PPE and adherence to grooming standards, such as wearing a beard mask when applicable or maintaining no facial hair in designated areas.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CERRITOS, CA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in CERRITOS,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.