Job Title: 1st Shift Production Associate
Job Description

As a 1st Shift Production Associate, you will be responsible for performing batch setup and mixing processes, handling dough trays, and executing sanitation tasks in a dynamic production environment. You will play a vital role in maintaining the quality and efficiency of dough production.

ResponsibilitiesPerform batch setup and mixing processes, ensuring correct batch recipes are used.Gather, measure, and mix ingredients according to current recipes.Record batch data including dough temperature and maintain proofing library by collecting samples.Become dough certified through required training and maintain certification annually.Perform metal detector checks and record them on CCP logs as per required times and amounts.Refill bulk ingredient containers and pull ingredients from dry storage as needed.Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including sweeping, mopping, and waste disposal.Remove loaded dough trays from the line and cross stack them for cooling.Work in the dough cooler, managing stacks of dough trays.Ensure trays are properly labeled during stacking processes.Down stack trays as dough temperature reaches target levels, documenting on logs.Rotate pallets of dough in cooler to accommodate current production.Gather and count returned or expired dough trays, manually scraping them into waste barrels.Weigh, record, and dispose of dough waste as necessary.Complete end-of-shift sanitation tasks and sort dirty/stained trays.Use manual pallet jack or forklift to retrieve pallets or raw ingredients.Essential SkillsExperience in food, warehouse, and manufacturing environments.Ability to perform manual labor, including loading and unloading products.Experience with mixing products and repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs.Good work ethic and ability to be cross-trained.Additional Skills & QualificationsDesire for long-term position and career advancement.Capability to work in varying temperature conditions.Why Work Here?

Our company values a dynamic and inclusive work culture, providing opportunities for career growth and advancement. Employees are supported with necessary protective equipment and clothing to ensure comfort and safety. We prioritize a clean and well-maintained facility, contributing to a positive work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing and distribution facility serving a wide radius of restaurants. The environment is clean and well-organized, with areas that vary in temperature from chilly refer areas to warm dry storage. Employees are rotated through different areas to prevent long periods in cold conditions, ensuring comfort. Necessary attire includes non-slip and oil-resistant steel-toed shoes, which are provided along with personal protective equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Erlanger, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/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 Erlanger,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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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