IMMEDIATE HIRING FOR PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE - 2ND SHIFT - $20/HOUR

Job Description

Job Description

IMMEDIATE HIRING FOR PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE - 1st SHIFT - $20.25/HOUR

Tamale Making - Production Associate

Aerotek is hiring for a food production company. The requirements are open to candidates with or without experience.

If you are interested and comfortable working in a production building helping create and pack tamales... please apply here!

Job Description

The Production Associate supports high-volume food manufacturing operations by packaging, palletizing, labeling, and preparing finished tamale products for shipment. This role works in a fast-paced, cold-temperature production environment and follows strict food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

10:30am - 7pm

$20.25

Spanish speaking ok

Responsibilities

• Pack tamales into trays, containers, boxes, or other designated packaging according to production requirements.
• Label finished products accurately and clearly based on established specifications.
• Palletize packaged products for storage and shipment, ensuring proper stacking and organization.
• Stack, wrap, and secure pallets to ensure safe and stable transport.
• Inspect packaging for quality, accuracy, and product integrity, identifying and reporting any issues.
• Move finished goods and packaging materials throughout the facility as needed.
• Supply packaging lines with boxes, labels, and other materials to maintain continuous production flow.
• Store finished products according to food safety guidelines and internal company standards.
• Follow PPE, GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and all food safety procedures at all times.
• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and consistent product quality.
• Support general production, janitorial, and sanitizing duties as needed to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Work scheduled 2nd shift hours and be available to work holiday eves as required.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand for long periods and work on your feet for a full shift.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs continuously, 40 lbs frequently, and exert up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work in a cold environment with temperatures around 50&degree;F.
• Ability to follow GMP guidelines, including wearing a smock, hair net, and appropriate PPE, and refraining from jewelry and makeup as required.
• Comfortable working around chicken, beef, and pork products.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and procedure documents in English.
• Demonstrated ability to follow food safety procedures, including PPE, GMP, HACCP, and SSOP requirements.
• Experience working closely with food or in food manufacturing or general production environments.
• Ability to perform basic janitorial, general labor, and sanitizing duties in support of production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Spanish language skills are a plus for reading and understanding safety and procedure documents.
• Comfortable working on a 1st shift schedule (approximately 10:30 a.m. 7:00p.m., MondayFriday, with potential slight time adjustments).
• Willingness to work holiday eves as part of the regular schedule.
• Comfortable wearing water-resistant shoes and full GMP-compliant PPE.
• Prior experience in food safety, janitorial duties, or food manufacturing environments is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

• This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a well-established food manufacturing operation that values safety, quality, and teamwork.
• You will work in a structured environment with clear procedures, gain hands-on experience in food production, and build skills that are highly transferable within the manufacturing industry.
• The role provides steady hours, consistent work, and the ability to grow your experience in a supportive, production-focused setting.

Work Environment

• This position is based in a food manufacturing facility operating on a 2nd shift schedule, typically from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with work required on holiday eves.
• The environment is fast-paced with production lines running continuously and temperatures maintained around 50&degree;F.
• Team members work around chicken, beef, and pork products and are exposed to various food-related smells and wet floors.
• All employees must wear GMP-compliant PPE, including smocks, hair nets, and other protective gear, and adhere to strict hygiene and safety protocols.
• Water-resistant shoes are strongly recommended to stay comfortable and safe on wet surfaces.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.25 - $20.25/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

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.