Temporary Chocolate Manufacturing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position is responsible for handling all day-to-day machinery and plant maintenance needs. The role involves regular and preventative machinery maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical or facilities issues, making necessary repairs, and completing all related documentation.

• Assist with preventative maintenance for all plant equipment and the facility.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform necessary repairs.
• Assist in new plant manufacturing, packaging, and facility equipment.
• Fabricate new equipment and parts as needed in packaging and production areas.
• Work with contractors and service providers on equipment installations and maintenance contracts.
• Address facility maintenance requirements or issues as identified by the shift supervisor or management.
• Maintain equipment logs, scale calibrations, and facilities maintenance records.
• Collaborate with employees, shift supervisors, and management to develop process improvements.
• Perform preventive and corrective repairs on production and packaging lines.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant utilities and facility systems.
• Inspect and service conveyors, carts, and other moving parts.
• Ensure all work complies with safety and food manufacturing standards.

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong skills in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work weekends or overtime as needed.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting, mechanical, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience with machinery maintenance, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC.
• Familiarity with schematics, blueprint reading, PLC troubleshooting, welding, and PLC control.

Employees enjoy a sweet atmosphere with the non-stop aroma of chocolate and a whimsical product line. The company offers a family-owned feel with close relationships with leadership. It values community and ethical standards with Fair Trade Certified ingredients. Opportunities for learning candy-making, packaging, and machine operations are available from the ground up. Employees benefit from product discounts and a friendly factory floor environment.

Employees must wear steel-toed boots and hairnets for safety and hygiene. The fast-paced tasks include sorting candy, operating machines, packing boxes, and cleaning equipment. The plant operates across two daily shifts, with some schedules requiring long hours or night shifts, especially during peak production periods. The team atmosphere is approachable and friendly, but a 'sink-or-swim' training style may require quick adaptation.

This is a Contract position based out of Hollister, CA.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hollister,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.