Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

The Production Associate will be responsible for pulling ingredients and measuring them precisely for the mixing process. You will support production mixer operators by preparing individual batches for various products. The role requires reading batch sheets, accurately measuring ingredients, and ensuring the correct quantities are mixed for safe and high-quality animal supplements or food.

Responsibilities

Read batch sheets to determine types and amounts of ingredients needed for specific products.Use a push cart to collect individual ingredients from various locations.Ensure accuracy by matching bin location, product number, and description.Transport ingredients to the mixing station and prepare them for batching.Use digital and analog scales, measuring cups, and other tools to ensure precise measurements.Seal and return bulk containers of ingredients to proper shelving positions.Assist with restocking shelves, mixing processes, and cleaning equipment as needed.Follow all company rules and policies, including attendance, OSHA safety, and Food Safety.Produce high-quality, reliable, and safe products for pets, meeting daily production objectives.Maintain a team-first attitude and contribute to team success.Complete production records and documents accurately.Avoid contamination by adhering to food safety procedures.Follow SOPs, GMPs, guidelines, and policies.Communicate effectively with team members, managers, and other departments.Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Skills

Ability to weigh and measure products accurately.Attention to detail.Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds repetitively.Understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs).Basic math skills to convert kilos to pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in cleaning, warehouse, feed mill, production, and mixing.Experience with inventory control, data entry, and forklift operation.Ability to perform cycle counts and shipping tasks.

Why Work Here?

This is a growing company offering great opportunities for advancement as it moves to a larger location. The work environment is modern, clean, and inclusive, with a strong history of temporary workers transitioning to full-time roles. Employees are encouraged to maintain a positive and rewarding work culture.

Work Environment

The production facility is brand new, modern, and clean, operating primarily on the 1st shift with three mixers running. The role requires exposure to smells such as Brewer’s Yeast, Chicken, Beef, and Pork. The dress code includes pants, a t-shirt, closed-toe non-slip shoes, and GMP requirements such as hair nets and beard nets. A shift supervisor and a production worker will provide basic training. Employees are required to keep non-slip shoes at work to avoid bringing outside shoes into the production or warehouse area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Earl, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 East Earl,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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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