Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Line Associate

Job Description

Join a high-volume food production team and support the end-to-end process of making cakes on a fast-paced production line. You will perform a variety of rotating tasks, from preparing pans and mixing ingredients to handling finished products, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks on the cake production line, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Mix ingredients accurately according to provided recipes and instructions.
• Weigh ingredients precisely to ensure consistency and product quality.
• Place cardboard inserts into bake pans to prepare them for crust and batter.
• Apply oil to pans by wiping them thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure proper baking.
• Fill pans with crust and ensure the correct amount is used for each product.
• Level crust in pans to achieve an even base for cake batter.
• Fill pans with cake batter, following portion and filling guidelines.
• Level cake batter in pans to ensure even baking and consistent product appearance.
• Remove finished cakes from pans carefully to avoid damage and maintain product quality.
• Restock ingredients, materials, and supplies for each role on the line to keep production running smoothly.
• Perform hand assembly, packing, and packaging of finished products as needed.
• Label products correctly and perform visual inspections to confirm quality and accuracy.
• Operate production and packaging machinery as trained and follow all safety protocols.
• Stack and organize packaged products for storage or shipment.
• Rotate through multiple positions on the production line and adapt to changing tasks and priorities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with food production standards.
• Stand for the entire shift and perform repetitive motions while maintaining focus and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production or assembly line environment.
• Comfort performing repetitive tasks such as picking, hand assembly, packing, and stacking.
• Basic ability to weigh and mix ingredients accurately by following instructions.
• Strong attention to detail for visual inspection, labeling, and quality checks.
• Capability to operate basic production and packaging machinery after training.
• Reliability and consistency in following food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Physical ability to stand for the entire shift and perform manual tasks safely.
• Entry-level friendly role with no prior experience required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, general production, or food manufacturing is helpful but not required.
• Experience with packaging, production line work, or assembly line work is an asset.
• Familiarity with machine operation in a manufacturing or packaging environment is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and rotate through multiple positions as needed.
• Willingness to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a supportive and structured production environment with plenty of opportunities to learn new tasks and rotate through different roles. You will benefit from a stable schedule, a comfortable air-conditioned facility, and the unique perk of complimentary cakes. The workplace emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork, creating a setting where new team members can quickly feel included and valued.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food production facility focused on cake manufacturing. The environment is air conditioned, and most production line workers operate in cooler areas to support product quality and safety. You will work on a production line that involves packaging, assembly, labeling, and machine operation, with frequent rotation between positions. The role requires standing for the entire shift and performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced setting. A strict dress code applies to maintain food safety standards: you must wear a hair net, lab coat, and a beard guard if applicable. Masks are required in all positions. The facility operates under regulated food production conditions, emphasizing cleanliness, hygiene, and adherence to safety protocols.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Le Center, MN.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.00/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 Le Center,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.