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Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

As a Production Associate, you will play a vital role in the production process by accurately pulling and measuring ingredients for mixing. You will be responsible for feeding the production mixer operators with precise batches for various products, ensuring the highest quality and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Pull and measure ingredients as specified on batch sheets, ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Use digital and analog scales, measuring cups, and other tools for precise measurements.
• Transport ingredients using a push cart to various locations and mixing stations.
• Seal and return bulk containers of ingredients to their correct shelving positions.
• Perform supplemental tasks such as restocking shelves, cleaning tools, and assisting with the mixing process.
• Follow company rules and policies, including attendance, OSHA safety, and food safety guidelines.
• Meet daily production objectives and maintain high-quality standards.
• Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) is correctly followed for all raw materials.
• Complete production records and documents accurately.
• Avoid contamination by adhering to all food safety procedures.
• Effectively communicate with team members, managers, and other departments.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, contributing to a positive work culture.

Essential Skills

• Ability to weigh and measure products accurately.
• Attention to detail.
• Understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and food safety guidelines.
• Capability to lift up to 60 pounds repetitively.
• Basic math skills for converting kilos to pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, warehouse operations, feed mill, production, mixing, batching, inventory control, data entry, and forklift operation.
• Ability to pack orders and boxes efficiently.
• Experience in shipping and cycle counts.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company with great opportunities for advancement. Benefit from working in a brand new, modern facility with a positive and inclusive work culture. Many employees have successfully transitioned to full-time roles, with opportunities to move up within the company.

Work Environment

The work environment is a brand new, modern, and clean facility with exposure to various smells such as Brewer’s Yeast, Chicken, Beef, and Pork. The 1st shift runs the heaviest production with three mixers operating. The dress code includes pants, a t-shirt, closed-toe non-slip shoes, and adherence to GMP standards (hair nets, beard nets, no jewelry). A production worker will be available for initial training, and non-slip shoes are required to be kept at the workplace to avoid wearing outside shoes in the production/warehouse area.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Earl, PA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 fully onsite position in East Earl,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

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.

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.