General Production Worker - PACK

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate (2nd or 3rd shift) ($19-19.50/hr.)

Job Description

This role focuses on safely and accurately packaging dry powdered food products in a high-volume manufacturing environment while strictly following food-related Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will work on production lines to pack items for shipment, support mixing and batching activities, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards to ensure product quality and safety. We are looking for individuals to interview and start as soon as possible. We offer weekly pay with overtime paying time and a half. Apply Today!

Will train on 1st shift for 1-2 weeks starting out before transitioning to preferred 2nd or 3rd shift*

Responsibilities

• Follow all food-related GMP and SOP guidelines at all times to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.
• Pack dry powdered products on production lines for shipment, ensuring correct packaging and labeling.
• Inspect items during packing to confirm they are not damaged, broken, or otherwise compromised.
• Use ingredients correctly for mixing processes, including tasks related to batching, coulter, APG, and similar operations.
• Check product weights and accurately record all lot numbers and bag numbers used for traceability.
• Apply proper sanitation practices to equipment and work areas due to the food packaging environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Lift and move 50–55 lbs consistently at waist height, including shifting weight side to side as needed.
• Work safely in confined spaces such as spiral staircases and older building layouts.
• Perform tasks at heights, including working on catwalks above machines when required.
• Operate or assist with production and packaging machines, including loading, unloading, and basic machine operation.
• Train on forklift usage in the future and support material movement as needed once trained.
• Support batch mixing and recipe reading activities by following written instructions accurately.
• Use basic mechanical aptitude to perform simple maintenance tasks on machines when appropriate.
• Climb stairs frequently and walk throughout a large facility to access different production areas.
• Adhere to all dress code requirements, including wearing uniforms and appropriate safety footwear.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift 50–55 lbs on a consistent basis at waist height and safely handle repetitive physical tasks.
• Willingness to train on forklift usage in the future if required.
• Previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment, including batch processing, batching, packaging, and basic load/unload tasks.
• Ability to read and follow recipes or written instructions accurately for batch mixing and production processes.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with machines and equipment.
• Ability to read and write legibly for recording lot numbers, bag numbers, weights, and other production data.
• Math skills including the use of decimals and fractions to ensure accurate measurements and documentation.
• Comfort working in a food production environment with strict GMP requirements.
• Ability to work safely at heights on catwalks and in confined spaces such as spiral staircases.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift and adapt to changing schedules, including 12-hour shifts transitioning to 8-hour shifts.
• Capability to work in hot environments in non-air-conditioned areas while maintaining productivity and safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food-grade facility with GMP requirements.
• Experience with batch mixing or recipe reading in manufacturing or food production.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment (even if future training is required).
• Comfort performing basic maintenance tasks on production machinery using mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with sanitation practices in food packaging or food manufacturing environments.
• Ability to adapt to working in an older style manufacturing building with multiple levels and frequent stair use.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from bi-weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package that begins shortly after hire, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match. Uniforms are provided and professionally cleaned, helping reduce personal expenses and ensuring a consistent, safe work appearance. Paid vacation, sick, and personal time become available after a short initial period, supporting work-life balance. As the facility grows and scheduling evolves, employees gain opportunities to work stable, predictable shifts and develop new skills such as forklift operation and machine maintenance.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, older-style brick manufacturing building dedicated to producing dry powdered food items, such as hot cocoa mixes, in a food-grade, GMP-required facility. Additional production and support areas are located across the street, and employees can expect frequent walking and stair use, including spiral staircases and elevated catwalks above machines. Some areas of the facility can be hot, particularly in non-air-conditioned zones, while the mixing area is air conditioned. The operation currently uses 12-hour shifts and is transitioning to typical 8-hour shifts (expected schedules of 8–4, 4–12, and 12–8), and employees must be open to working 2nd or 3rd shift. The environment includes regular lifting of 50–55 lbs, working around production machinery, and potential future forklift use. This is a strict GMP environment: uniforms must be worn at all times, steel-toe boots above the ankle are required from day one, and items such as jewelry, fake nails, fake lashes, chains, watches, and rings are not allowed to prevent contamination. Food allergies must be carefully considered due to exposure to ingredients such as dairy or nuts, and employees must consistently follow sanitation and safety procedures throughout the facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Defiance, OH.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.50/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 Defiance,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 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.