Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Tamale Maker

1st shift - 7:30am to 4pm

$20.25/hr

Open ended contract - potential contract to hire

Must be ok in a heavy spanish speaking environment

Must be ok standing all shift

Job Description

The Production Associate supports food manufacturing operations by preparing ingredients, assembling and packaging products, handling materials, and maintaining quality and food safety standards. This role operates in a fast-paced production environment and follows strict GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and food safety guidelines while working on a first shift schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Mix, prepare, cut, and portion ingredients according to production requirements and recipes.
• Assemble, wrap, cook, and package food products to meet quality and safety standards.
• Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility in a safe and efficient manner.
• Load and unload shipments, ensuring materials are handled carefully and correctly.
• Supply production lines with necessary materials to maintain continuous workflow.
• Store raw materials and finished goods in accordance with food safety and GMP guidelines.
• Complete production documentation, checklists, and records accurately and on time.
• Dispose of waste and recyclables in designated areas while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and all food safety requirements at all times.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Lift and transport materials, product trays, and equipment as needed throughout the shift.
• Work comfortably around chicken, beef, and pork products in a food manufacturing setting.

Essential Skills

• Ability to follow GMP guidelines, including wearing a smock, hair net, and required PPE, and refraining from jewelry or makeup in production areas.
• Experience working closely with food in a production or food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs continuously, 40 lbs frequently, and exert up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time during the full shift.
• Capability to perform general production, packing, and packaging tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of basic food safety practices and sanitizing procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and procedure documents in English.
• Comfort working around chicken, beef, and pork in a food manufacturing facility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and food safety programs.
• Experience in food manufacturing or food production operations.
• Ability to work on a first shift schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Spanish language skills are a plus for reading and interpreting documents and communicating on the floor.
• Comfort working in a wet-floor environment with various food-related smells.
• Ability to wear water-resistant shoes and full GMP PPE for the duration of the shift.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a stable, full-time first shift schedule in a well-established food manufacturing environment that values safety, quality, and teamwork. You will work in a supportive culture that emphasizes clear procedures, training, and adherence to industry standards, providing a solid foundation for building skills in production, food safety, and manufacturing operations.

Work Environment

The role is based in a food manufacturing facility with a fast-paced production environment. Team members work on a first shift schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, primarily on their feet for the full shift. The facility includes wet floors and various food-related smells, and work is performed around chicken, beef, and pork products. Employees must wear full GMP-compliant PPE, including smocks, hair nets, and water-resistant shoes, and follow all food safety and sanitation protocols to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workspace.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.25 - $20.25/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 Irvine,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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.