Job Title: Production Associate
Job Description

As a Food Production Associate/Operator, you will play an important role in ensuring our production processing lines and machinery run smoothly. This includes unloading/loading materials, following recipes, weighing/measuring raw ingredients, operating equipment, packaging the final product, and performing different quality checks to ensure company and customer requirements are met. You will be expected to assist in various areas of the production process as needed.

ResponsibilitiesUnload incoming shipments to supply production operation, including heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.Follow production specifications to ensure the quality of the end product.Operate various food production machinery.Handle, weigh, measure, and store raw materials/dry ingredients.Perform operator adjustments, observe settings, and adjust controls to maintain prescribed operating conditions.Follow all SOPs according to company specifications to ensure quality standards.Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices and all other company regulations and safety practices.Maintain production records, including production data such as weight and amount of product processed, downtime, type of product, and time of processing.Complete additional tasks as required or assigned, with flexibility to help out in various production areas as needed.Essential Skills3+ years of manufacturing/production experience6+ months of food manufacturing experience (knowledge of food handling/GMPs)2+ years of machine operating experienceForklift operationPackagingFood manufacturingAdditional Skills & QualificationsBasic use of computer, tablet, scanner, etc. to record and track production dataAbility to read and write English to review and prepare shipment paperwork/documentsAbility to drive a sit-down forklift to move productsMechanical inclinationExperience in food manufacturing industryKnowledge of GMPFollowing recipesMeasuring and safe food handling practicesWhy Work Here?

Employees can purchase wholesale chocolate at a discount, including a 10-pound chocolate bar for $24. They also receive free chocolate on their birthday. Employees are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities, with potential to move into other production positions or group lead roles. Career progression is driven by proficiency and performance in the current role.

Work Environment

The work environment is a food manufacturing facility with both hot (105°F) and cold (68°F) areas. One side of the facility is hot due to manufacturing operations, while the other side is cold for chocolate cooling and packaging. Safety, quality, and hygiene are prioritized, with compliance to all relevant laws and regulations, including GMPs, HACCP, allergen policies, and lockout/tagout procedures. Employees must wear uniforms, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hair nets, beard nets, and other specific safety gear when on the plant floor. Physical requirements include standing and walking for prolonged periods, climbing stairs, regularly bending, stooping, reaching to view product flow, adjusting equipment, and lifting in excess of 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis. The work environment involves daily exposure to noise and temperature variations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Union City, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Union City,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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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.

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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.

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