Food Manufacturing - Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Food Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for operating equipment to accurately utilize raw ingredients and create flavor products. The role requires a strong adherence to safety, quality, and operational procedures, along with the effective use of tools and electronic/computer systems for compounding and container filling. The standard shift is from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to accurately utilize raw ingredient materials in a precise manner to create flavor product.
• Ensure understanding of all safety, quality, and operational procedures relevant to the role.
• Utilize tools and electronic/computer systems for compounding and container filling.
• Use computer, scan gun, or other tools to correctly match ingredients to shop orders.
• Follow production, safety, quality, and operational procedures to verify and record information during production process.
• Ensure proper ventilation and use of safety equipment.
• Develop understanding of Quality Control requirements for sampling, product testing, and swabbing of equipment, and follow policies surrounding Quality Control needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of manufacturing or production experience ideally in a pharmaceutical, food, or nutraceutical environment.
• Knowledge of machine operating and production.
• Strong knowledge and emphasis on safety.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math skills, including ratios and weighing of product.
• Knowledge of FDA/GMP regulations.
• Ability to follow procedures and directions to properly identify product and follow formulas.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to lift 50-75+ lbs on a regular basis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Good attitude and ability to learn.
• Motivation and willingness to take initiative.

Why Work Here?

Join one of the largest flavor manufacturers with tons of upward growth potential. Be part of a top-tier flavor and fragrance company creating flavors for some of the leading food and beverage brands in the US. Experience growth alongside the booming nutrition industry.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a flavor and fragrances manufacturing company, specializing in sweet flavors such as strawberry, root beer, and peanut butter. The team consists of 15 people, requiring the ability to work independently and take initiative.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Rancho Cucamonga,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.