• General Production Worker

    Aerotek (Santa Cruz, CA)


    Job Title: General Production Worker

    Job Description

    As a General Production Worker, you will be responsible for producing and/or packing products to specification. You must understand and follow recipes and written instructions, maintain your work area in a clean and sanitary condition, and operate equipment safely and efficiently as needed for each job. Working in a team environment, you will perform under GMP, Safety, and Company guidelines. You will also identify potential defects in products and bring attention to any issues, along with performing other related tasks and duties as assigned.

    Responsibilities

    + Produce and/or pack product to specification.

    + Understand and follow recipes and written instructions.

    + Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary condition.

    + Operate equipment safely and efficiently as needed for each job.

    + Work in a team environment and perform under GMP, Safety, and Company guidelines.

    + Identify potential defects in products and bring attention to the issue.

    + Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in production, packaging, and general labor.

    + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment within a food manufacturing facility.

    + Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.

    + Skills in general production, inspection, and packing.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and safe food handling.

    + Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

    + Flexibility to work in various departments and change roles as needed.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We offer a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we provide paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law.

     

    Work Environment

     

    You will work in a big warehouse that maintains a clean environment, with temperatures that are neither too cold nor too hot. The facility has a fruity aroma due to the gummies being produced, and it can be loud depending on the area.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 Santa Cruz,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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.