Production Associate

The Production Associate supports food manufacturing operations by preparing ingredients, assembling and packaging products, handling materials, and maintaining quality and food safety standards. This role operates in a fast-paced production environment and follows strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety guidelines while working with meat and other food products.

• Mix, prepare, cut, and portion ingredients according to production requirements.
• Assemble, wrap, cook, and package food products to meet quality and safety standards.
• Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload shipments while following proper handling procedures.
• Supply production lines with materials and ingredients as needed to support continuous operations.
• Store raw materials and finished products in accordance with food safety and GMP standards.
• Complete production documentation, logs, and checklists accurately and on time.
• Dispose of waste and recyclables in designated containers and maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and all food safety and quality requirements at all times.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Lift and transport materials, product trays, and other items as needed to support production.
• Stand for the duration of the shift while performing repetitive production and packaging tasks.
• Work comfortably around chicken, beef, pork, and other food products in a manufacturing setting.

• Experience in production, general production, or food manufacturing environments.
• Ability to follow GMP guidelines, including wearing a smock, hair net, and adhering to no jewelry or makeup rules.
• Experience working closely with food products in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs continuously, 40 lbs frequently, and exert up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to stand for long periods during an entire shift.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and procedure documents in English.
• Comfort working in a wet-floor environment with various food-related smells.
• Ability to safely perform general labor, janitorial, and sanitizing duties related to food safety.
• Willingness to wear required GMP PPE, including water-resistant shoes if needed.
• Comfort working around chicken, beef, and pork in a food manufacturing facility.

• Spanish language skills are a plus for reading or understanding safety and procedure documents.
• Prior experience in packing, packaging, or material handling in a production environment.
• Experience completing production documentation and checklists accurately.
• Familiarity with HACCP and SSOP standards in food manufacturing.
• Experience performing janitorial duties in a food production or industrial setting.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Comfort working on a 1st shift schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This opportunity offers the chance to build hands-on experience in a structured food manufacturing environment with clear safety and quality standards. You work a consistent first-shift schedule, allowing for predictable hours and work-life balance. The company fosters a supportive culture where reliable, hard-working individuals can grow their skills in production, food safety, and operations.

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility that operates under strict GMP, HACCP, and SSOP guidelines. You work on a first-shift schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, in a fast-paced production environment. The facility includes wet floors and various food-related smells, and you regularly work around chicken, beef, and pork. You must wear full GMP-compliant PPE at all times, which may include a smock, hair net, and water-resistant shoes, and you must follow a no jewelry and no makeup policy. The work requires standing for the full shift, lifting and moving materials, and performing tasks that support both production and sanitation to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.25 - $20.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.