Stacker - Day Shift

This role supports a high-speed food production facility by stacking, boxing, and palletizing products on the production line. You will handle packaged goods and empty glass bottles, load and unload products into machines, and help keep the production area clean and organized while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The position requires consistent physical activity, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team on a busy production line.

Responsibilities

• Work on production lines to box and stack food products according to established procedures.
• Load boxes weighing approximately 15–20 pounds onto the front of production machines and remove finished boxes from the end of the line.
• Open boxes of empty glass bottles and feed them into production machines to move through the full manufacturing process.
• Palletize finished boxes by stacking them neatly and securely onto pallets and wrapping them for shipment or storage.
• Operate as part of a high-speed production line, coordinating tasks with team members to maintain steady workflow.
• Use pallet jacks and other basic warehouse tools to move pallets and materials as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift, following all cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Follow all GMP practices and quality guidelines while handling food products and packaging.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with coworkers and communicate effectively to ensure production goals and quality standards are met.
• Remain on your feet for 10–12 hour shifts, performing repetitive tasks safely and consistently.
• Report any quality or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel, supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

• Ability to lift and handle boxes weighing approximately 15–20 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand and remain on your feet for 10–12 hour shifts, depending on the production line.
• Ability to work effectively on a high-speed production line in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a production team.
• Capability to perform general labor tasks in a warehouse and production setting.
• Ability to follow all GMP practices and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area during the shift.
• Comfort working around strong food-related smells such as garlic, jalapeños, salsa, and taco sauce.

• Experience in warehouse, production, or general labor roles is beneficial.
• Background as a production worker, production line worker, or stacker is an advantage.
• Familiarity with palletizing, packing, and working with pallet jacks is helpful.
• Willingness to learn how to operate different lines and machinery over time.
• Comfort working alongside a diverse team, including colleagues who primarily speak Spanish or Haitian Creole.

The company offers strong opportunities for growth and development, including training on different production lines and machinery and the potential to move into forklift operator or machine operator roles through internal promotion. Team members can advance from this position into full machine operator roles by learning new skills on the job. The organization fosters an inclusive, team-oriented culture and hosts company events several times a year, such as cookouts, holiday parties, bonuses, and seasonal gatherings that include temporary employees. Employees may also receive recognition through close call bonuses from the quality department when they proactively report potential issues, reinforcing a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This position is based in a busy food manufacturing and warehouse environment. The facility does not have air conditioning or heating, so it can be cold in the winter and warm in the summer, with additional heat coming from nearby machinery. You will work 10- or 12-hour shifts, depending on the production line, and should be comfortable standing for long periods and working around up to 160–200 people during peak season. The environment includes strong food-related smells such as garlic, jalapeños, salsa, and taco sauce. Personal protective equipment is required due to the food manufacturing setting; gloves, hair nets, beard nets, ear plugs, and safety glasses are provided. You must supply your own steel-toe boots. Temporary workers are required to wear royal blue shirts, which are provided at the start of employment. You will work on lines with approximately 10–20 coworkers, often in a multilingual environment where many colleagues speak Spanish or Haitian Creole. The facility provides lockers with locks for personal belongings and a break room equipped with microwaves and vending machines for meals and breaks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hurlock, MD.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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 Hurlock,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.