**Job Title: Production Associate** Job Description As a Production Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes. Your tasks will include packing products, verifying and applying labels, stocking and restocking items, processing orders, and maintaining inventory control. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to input data accurately. Responsibilities + Pack products efficiently and ensure they meet quality standards. + Verify and apply labels accurately on all products. + Stock and restock items as necessary to maintain workflow. + Process orders promptly and ensure accurate documentation. + Maintain inventory control by tracking and reporting stock levels. + Clean the facility and production equipment, including bowls used in food production. + Assist in various areas as a production helper when needed. + Lift and move items weighing 50+ lbs consistently. + Utilize a tablet for data entry and task management. Essential Skills + Experience in food manufacturing, blending, or following recipes. + Comfortable reading and interpreting documentation and work orders. + Ability to lift 50+ lbs consistently. + Familiarity with using a tablet for data entry. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and material handling. + Experience in a production, blending, or compounding environment. Why Work Here? Join one of the largest flavor manufacturers with ample opportunities for upward growth. Enjoy weekly pay and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued. Embrace the chance to work in a unique flavor and fragrance environment with all necessary PPE provided. Work Environment The work environment is a flavor and fragrances facility where you will be exposed to various smells despite PPE usage. The position requires flexibility to work weekdays and weekends as needed, with shifts from 6:00am to 2:30pm. During high production periods, expect 12-hour days and work on Saturdays. A beard mask is required, or candidates must be clean-shaven. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CERRITOS, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 CERRITOS,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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.