**Job Title: 2nd Shift Production Associate** **Job Description** The 2nd Shift Production Associate is responsible for assisting with production activities while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and the requirements outlined in the company's HACCP plan for SQF compliance, sanitation, traceability, and quality standards. This role includes tasks such as assembling or disassembling lines, maintaining adequate levels of chocolate in tanks, collaborating with others on the production line, cleaning the workstation, monitoring processes, and performing other responsibilities as assigned by management. **Responsibilities** + Follow all safety and cGMP guidelines as indicated by the company's Food Safety and Quality Programs. + Assemble and disassemble production equipment, including extruders and enrobbers. + Load raw materials into processing tanks, such as chocolate chips and yogurt. + Operate the flow pack machine, adjusting settings for mini or regular bars and monitoring performance throughout the shift. + Place packaging material into machines as required. + Monitor the production process, ensuring adherence to production guidelines and specifications. + Report any food quality or food safety concerns to management or the Food Safety Committee. + Communicate with supervisors or leads regarding any deviations observed during the process, such as unusual waste, incorrect packaging, incorrect printing, weights out of specification, or equipment issues. + Conduct basic quality and testing checks, including weight reports, metal detectors, and tunnel condensation. + Maintain a clean workstation and production area. + Report waste and complete reports for QA checks and traceability. **Essential Skills** + Experience in production environments + Knowledge of cGMP and quality standards + Ability to operate filling machines + Capability to monitor production of various size bars + Proficiency in documenting reports for QA and traceability + Experience with cleanroom inspection and packaging **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School graduate or GED preferred + 1 year of packing work experience, preferably in a food processing facility **Why Work Here?** Join a growing company that values its employees by hosting appreciation events and providing free snacks. There are ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization. **Work Environment** This position is within a food manufacturing facility that adheres to strict GMP guidelines. Employees are required to follow specific dress codes, which include no jewelry and no makeup. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Piscataway, New Jersey. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Piscataway,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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.