Food Production Line Worker Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

This role focuses on assembling kitchen cabinets on a production line using air tools and hand tools. You will trim and glue joints, fit parts together to form cabinet sections, assemble completed units, install hardware, and prepare finished products for installation. The position requires consistent physical activity, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment both independently and as part of a team.

• Assemble kitchen cabinets using air tools and hand tools in a production line environment.
• Trim and glue joints and fit parts together to form sections of cabinets.
• Assemble sections to form completed cabinets ready for installation.
• Fit hinges, locks, catches, drawers, shelves, and other hardware components to cabinets.
• Install completed cabinet products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Use equipment such as staple guns, drills, hammers, spatulas, tweezers, and scan guns safely and efficiently.
• Perform general production duties including packing, inspection, and heavy lifting as needed.
• Follow metric measurements using tape measures and calipers to ensure accurate assembly and fit.
• Read and understand drawings and work instructions to complete tasks correctly.
• Inspect assembled products for quality, accuracy, and proper fit before moving them to the next stage.
• Assess and prioritize tasks to meet production goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Work closely with others in a team setting to maintain workflow and production efficiency.
• Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions consistently.
• Recognize and identify letter and number combinations for parts, materials, and documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support production and manufacturing operations.

• Ability to lift, lower, push, and pull consistently up to 25–50 lbs, and occasionally carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to perform metric measurements accurately using tape measures and calipers.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to recognize and identify letter and number combinations for parts and materials.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and production documentation.
• Ability to work independently and closely with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, often changing manufacturing environment.
• Ability to assess and prioritize tasks to meet production goals.
• Comfort with constant standing and occasional walking, bending, and twisting of neck and waist.
• Ability to converse and communicate clearly and to hear instructions and safety signals.
• Visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Experience with production, general labor, inspection, assembly, general production, packaging, and heavy lifting.
• Skill using hand tools and power tools such as staple guns, drills, hammers, spatulas, tweezers, and scan guns.

• Experience in assembly work, particularly with woodwork and cabinetry, is beneficial.
• Background in carpentry or woodwork is an asset.
• Comfort working with forklifts in a production environment is helpful.
• Experience with packing and general manufacturing processes is advantageous.
• Ability to adapt to changing production demands and priorities.
• Professionalism and willingness to participate in culture and environment training.

This opportunity offers a clear path from contract to hire, providing long-term stability for motivated individuals. You can access medical and vision benefits, as well as sick time and vacation time to support work-life balance. The organization invests in training on culture, environment, and professionalism, creating a supportive workplace where you can grow your skills and develop your career in manufacturing.

This is an indoor manufacturing environment where the temperature can feel similar to the weather outside, meaning it may be quite cold in winter and warm in summer. The role involves working on a production floor with frequent use of tools such as staple guns, drills, hammers, spatulas, tweezers, and scan guns. You will be consistently standing, with occasional walking, bending, and twisting of the neck and waist, and regularly lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling up to 25–50 lbs. The setting is fast-paced and often changing, requiring attention to safety, clear communication, and teamwork throughout the shift.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, CA.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Riverside,CA.

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.