General Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker – Artisan Cheese Manufacturing (AM Shift)

Job Description

This role supports a handcrafted cheese production operation by performing physically demanding material handling and general production tasks on an early morning shift. You work as part of a small team to produce high-quality handmade cheese, consistently lifting and moving heavy cheese wheels, following recipes, and maintaining strict food manufacturing and GMP standards.

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Responsibilities

• Perform general production and material handling tasks in a handcrafted cheese manufacturing environment.
• Lift, carry, and move cheese wheels weighing approximately 40–60 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Handle and move large quantities of product, ensuring careful and efficient transfer of cheese wheels and materials.
• Follow established recipes and production procedures to support consistent, high-quality cheese making.
• Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adhere to FDA regulations at all times during production activities.
• Label products accurately and consistently according to production and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with food manufacturing standards.
• Work a 3:00 AM–1:00 PM shift on a schedule of four 10-hour days that includes at least one weekend day.
• Adapt to changing production needs and working conditions, including variations in tasks, pace, and schedule.
• Collaborate with an energetic and positive team, supporting a safe and productive work environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift and carry 40–60 pounds consistently throughout a full shift.
• Experience or comfort with very physical labor and repetitive material handling tasks.
• Ability to follow rules and procedures, including strict adherence to GMP and serious cheese manufacturing practices.
• Capability to follow recipes and production instructions accurately.
• Flexibility in working conditions, including schedule variations and weekend shifts.
• Reliability for early morning shifts (3:00 AM–1:00 PM).
• Attention to detail in labeling and handling food products.
• Commitment to maintaining food safety and quality standards under FDA and GMP regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in production, general labor, or food manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly physical setting where demands may be underestimated by new workers.
• Willingness to learn artisan cheese-making techniques through professional training.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an energetic and positive team.
• Openness to flexible scheduling within a four 10-hour day workweek that includes a weekend day.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy free meals every shift, a generous discount at all locations, and substantial employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage that reaches 100% after three years. The organization offers life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid time off, and holiday pay. Team members receive professional training to grow into skilled artisan cheesemakers, all within an energetic, happy culture that values flexibility, development, and long-term commitment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a busy downtown market setting and involves working in a highly physical, hands-on food manufacturing environment. You follow GMP and FDA regulations while participating in the production of handmade cheese, without reliance on automated machinery. Shifts run from 3:00 AM to 1:00 PM on a schedule of four 10-hour days that always includes at least one weekend day, with some flexibility in specific days worked. The work is demanding, and many people underestimate its physical intensity, so comfort with heavy lifting and sustained manual labor is essential. You join an energetic, happy team culture where flexibility in hours and time off is expected and encouraged, and you work in standard food-production attire appropriate for a regulated facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $23.55 - $23.55/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 Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.