Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

As a Production Associate, you operate a variety of food processing and baking equipment, help meet hourly and daily production goals, and maintain a clean and safe work environment within a high-volume manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of food processing and baking equipment, including ovens and packaging machinery, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work on the production line to support continuous manufacturing and assembly activities.
• Meet established hourly and daily production targets while maintaining product quality standards.
• Perform general labor and general production tasks as needed to support overall operations.
• Use hand tools and basic manufacturing equipment to complete assigned tasks.
• Monitor product quality and participate in quality control checks throughout the production process.
• Pack and package finished products according to specifications and production requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Assist with machine operation setup, basic adjustments, and routine checks to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate any issues that may impact production or product quality.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a production environment operating some type of machinery.
• Ability to operate and monitor production line and machine operation in a manufacturing setting.
• Capability to perform general labor and general production tasks for extended periods.
• Attention to detail to support quality control and ensure products meet specifications.
• Ability to perform packing and packaging tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Comfort using hand tools and basic manufacturing equipment.
• Reliability in meeting production goals and following established processes and safety guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a bakery or food processing environment is a plus but not required.
• History in production, assembly, or machine operating is beneficial.
• Familiarity with food manufacturing processes and quality standards is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and procedures and take on additional responsibilities over time.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable organization with a clean work environment and a strong track record of long-tenured employees. The company offers opportunities for advancement in both pay and position, along with competitive benefits that support long-term career growth and security.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food processing facility with 12-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, with regular overtime opportunities on Fridays, providing a guaranteed workweek of at least 48 hours. The standard schedule runs from 6:30 to 6:30. As part of food safety and hygiene requirements, you wear a hair net and beard net as applicable, and production staff wear a smock while on the floor. The environment is non-climate controlled and can become warm, especially in areas near the ovens, so you should be comfortable working in a warm manufacturing setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Yadkinville, NC.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Yadkinville, NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Yadkinville,NC.

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.