**Packaging Technician** **2nd shift** **$22 per hour** **Job Description** As a Packaging Technician, you will be responsible for loading boxes and cans, running and troubleshooting machinery, and performing visual inspections to ensure quality. You will play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of packaging equipment and beer lines, and will operate forklifts to move materials as needed. This position requires attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards. **Responsibilities** + Load boxes and cans, run and troubleshoot machinery. + Perform visual inspection of boxes to ensure proper box/tray usage and acceptable graphics. + Verify proper coding on bottles, cans, boxes/trays, and kegs. + Accurately fill out process quality checks and report major defects or quality issues. + Perform machine and beer line sanitation and clean in place (CIP) operations. + Communicate with warehouse personnel regarding inventory returns. + Perform package format changeovers using hand tools. + Load corrugate, labels, bottles/cans/kegs, and carriers into appropriate machines. + Monitor material flow and clear jams as necessary. + Operate forklift safely and efficiently to stage, move, load, and unload materials. + Follow 5S and Lean Manufacturing Principles and maintain cGMP compliance. + Recommend changes to SOPs when corrections are needed. + Assist in training team members as needed. **Essential Skills** + Experience in beverage, bottling, and packaging operations. + Forklift and warehouse forklift operation. + Production and food industry experience. + Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. + Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. + Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. + Ability to read and write in English. + Basic math skills. + Proactive, self-starter with strong communication skills. **Location** Escondido, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Escondido,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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. 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.