Job Title: Production Associate
Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Production Associate, where you will play a crucial role in our daily operations. This position offers a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, 5:30 am to 2 pm, providing you with a balance of work and personal time.

ResponsibilitiesPack boxes on production lines efficiently and accurately.Assist with label printing and box making tasks.Maintain cleanliness of work areas daily and document on checklists while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).Learn and operate manual packaging equipment such as heat sealing machines, foot-powered bagging machines, coffee mixers, and grinders.Perform and document quality checks on finished goods using various testing equipment.Conduct monthly inventory and cycle counts, and enter quantities into work orders using iPads.Report any maintenance issues promptly to the supervisor.Comply with Safety/OSHA processes, procedures, and regulations.Follow Food Safety (FSMA) processes and regulations, and participate in continuous improvement and 5S projects.Contribute to a positive work atmosphere by maintaining professional communication with customers, suppliers, and co-workers.Essential Skills0-1 year of experience in a manufacturing facility, particularly with packaging or blending machines.Proficiency in English, both written and oral.Attention to detail and adherence to guidelines, policies, or procedures.Experience working in a team environment with strong communication skills.Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.Flexibility to work a variety of shifts as needed.Additional Skills & QualificationsServSafe Food Handler certification is a plus.Visual acuity is required.Ability to stand and move for extended periods (6-8 hours).Capability to use fingers, hands, reach, and bend down (4-6 hours).Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and move pallets weighing up to 1500 lbs with a pallet jack.Why Work Here?

This position offers a promising career path with a 3-month contract to hire opportunity. You will have the chance to advance to a machine operator role, enhancing your skills and career growth potential.

Work Environment

You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that requires adherence to safety and quality standards. The role involves operating various manual and electric equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakland, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 Oakland,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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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