General Production Worker - Starting at $19/hr!

Job Description

As a General Production Worker, you will be responsible for following all food-related GMP and SOP guidelines, packing items on the lines for shipment (dry powdered contents), ensuring items are not damaged, and correctly using ingredients for mixing. This role requires accurate recording of lot and bag numbers, maintaining sanitation practices, and keeping a clean work area. You will also be lifting 50-55 lbs consistently and working in confined spaces and hot environments.

ResponsibilitiesFollow all food-related GMP and SOP guidelines.Pack items on the lines for shipment (dry powdered contents).Ensure items are not damaged or broken.Use ingredients correctly for mixing, coulter, apg, etc.Check weights and accurately record all lot and bag numbers used.Maintain sanitation practices of the equipment.Keep the work area clean.Lift 50-55 lbs consistently at waist height or shift weight side to side.Work in confined spaces and hot environments.Utilize heights (catwalks above machines).Why Work Here?

Employees receive bi-weekly pay, benefits after 30 days through United Healthcare, and a 401k match up to 6%. The company provides uniforms that are paid for and cleaned, and offers vacation, sick, and personal time after 90 days. Additionally, once direct with the company, the 30-day period restarts for benefits.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large, older style brick manufacturing building with additional locations across the street. The facility produces dry powder items such as Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa mix and adheres to GMP requirements. The environment can be hot in certain areas, although the mixing area is air-conditioned. The starting pay is $19/hour with shift differentials offered for 2nd and 3rd shifts. GMP requirements include checking for food allergies, no jewelry or accessories, wearing uniforms at all times, and steel-toed boots above the ankle.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Defiance, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.75/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 Defiance,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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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