General Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker Job Description

This role involves performing a variety of general labor tasks to support daily operations within a frozen food manufacturing facility. The position requires working in refrigerated and freezer environments and assists with material handling, sanitation, packaging support, palletizing, and other labor-intensive duties while ensuring safety, quality, and food safety standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties throughout the facility as assigned.

• Move raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished products between work areas.

• Stack, sort, organize, and palletize products and materials.

• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, materials, and deliveries.

• Maintain clean and organized production, warehouse, and storage areas.

• Remove trash, scrap materials, and other waste from work areas.

• Assist with sanitation and cleaning of equipment, workstations, and facility areas.

• Support production teams by supplying materials and removing completed pallets.

• Operate pallet jacks and other equipment as trained.

• Follow all company safety policies, GMPs, OSHA regulations, and food safety procedures.

• Work safely in refrigerated and freezer environments as required.

• Report damaged products, safety concerns, and equipment issues to supervisors.

• Assist with inventory movement, storage, and general facility support duties.

• Support team members and other departments as needed to meet operational goals.

• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Previous general labor, warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to work in cold, refrigerated, and freezer environments.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.

• Strong work ethic and reliability.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in refrigerated, freezer, or temperature-controlled environments is a plus.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and productivity.

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

• Willingness to assist in multiple areas of the facility as operational needs change.

• Comfortable standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods.

• Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexibility to support sanitation, material handling, and general facility duties as needed.

• Strong attention to detail while handling products, materials, and equipment.

• Ability to identify safety hazards, quality concerns, or damaged materials and report issues promptly.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic problem-solving skills related to material movement and general labor activities.

• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate work practices.

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions.

• Adapt to changing priorities and daily operational needs.

• Make sound decisions regarding material handling, workplace safety, and task completion.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding operational or safety concerns.

• Demonstrate dependability and accountability in completing assigned responsibilities.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity to transition to a direct role with the company, along with potential for raises and contract buyout. Enjoy scheduled breaks every two hours, fostering a balanced and supportive work environment.

Work Environment

The role is set in a frozen food manufacturing and warehouse environment with frequent exposure to cold, refrigerated, and freezer temperatures. It is a physical role requiring continuous movement throughout the shift, including regular lifting, carrying, stacking, and material handling duties. Employees are required to use company-provided PPE and freezer gear as needed to ensure safety in this fast-paced environment supporting food production and distribution operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilkes-Barre,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.