Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Production TechnicianJob Summary

The Production Technician plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing and packaging operations in a controlled production environment. This position is responsible for accurately measuring, mixing, filling, sealing, and inspecting products while operating production equipment and maintaining strict quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and committed to producing high-quality products that meet precise specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh, measure, and dispense products into bottles, containers, pouches, or other packaging formats according to established specifications.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and make minor adjustments to filling, packaging, and sealing equipment to maintain efficient production.
• Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards, including product weight, fill levels, seal integrity, labeling accuracy, and overall appearance.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning, sanitization, inspections, and minor troubleshooting to support safe and reliable operations.
• Load production materials, including containers, caps, lids, labels, and packaging components, into machinery safely and efficiently.
• Identify and remove nonconforming or defective products from the production line and communicate recurring issues to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
• Sort, stage, and prepare ingredients and materials for production, filling, mixing, and packaging processes.
• Mix ingredients according to established recipes, formulations, and work instructions while maintaining accuracy and cleanliness.
• Accurately record production information such as batch numbers, production quantities, quality checks, downtime, and process deviations.
• Follow all company safety protocols, GMP requirements, sanitation procedures, and quality standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary formulas, recipes, manufacturing processes, and company information.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and contribute to maintaining an organized and efficient production environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, production, packaging, or processing environment.
• Experience working on production lines, including filling, packaging, sealing, or assembly operations.
• Familiarity with operating production equipment and safely loading materials into machinery.
• Experience using filling machines, sealing equipment, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Ability to accurately weigh products and ingredients, including measurements to the milligram (mg) level.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Knowledge of GMP standards and general manufacturing safety practices.
• Ability to perform routine equipment cleaning, sanitization, inspections, and basic operational adjustments.
• Experience accurately documenting production data and quality control information.
• Ability to work 8-10 hour shifts and support a flexible production schedule.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all facility policies, including a smoke-free workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or chemical manufacturing environments.
• Experience mixing ingredients and working from detailed formulations or recipes.
• Familiarity with precision weighing and measuring equipment.
• Ability to identify production issues and effectively communicate concerns to leadership or maintenance teams.
• Strong organizational and material handling skills.
• Ability to work in a bilingual environment; Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Comfortable working in a highly regulated production environment with strict quality and confidentiality requirements.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Why Join Us?

• Clean, climate-controlled facility maintained at approximately 65&degree;F year-round.
• Competitive compensation with opportunities for wage increases upon conversion.
• Consistent scheduling designed to support work-life balance.
• Professional and team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to develop manufacturing and production skills within a growing organization.
• Inclusive workplace that welcomes bilingual and Spanish-speaking team members.
• Stable work environment with clearly defined processes, training, and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment & Schedule

Work is performed in a highly controlled manufacturing facility dedicated to maintaining product quality and employee comfort. Production areas are climate- and humidity-controlled, and team members are required to wear PPE, including hair nets, gloves, coats, and booties.

Employees work with dietary supplements and proprietary formulations and must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to protect confidential company information and manufacturing processes.

The facility operates on rotating front-half and back-half schedules:

• Front Half: Sunday through Wednesday
• Back Half: Wednesday through Saturday

Team members must be available to work 8-10 hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. based on production needs and assigned team schedules.

This position requires standing for extended periods, performing repetitive tasks, and working safely around filling, packaging, and sealing equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buda, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buda,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

\nCompany 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.

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.