• (M-F) Production Line Associate (1st)

    Aerotek (Gretna, LA)


    Job Title: Production Line Associate (1st Shift)

    Job Description

    The Production Line Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective operation of the production line to achieve company goals related to production, budget, quality, safety, and waste management. Working under the general supervision of the Production Manager, the associate must maintain awareness of their surroundings while working steadily on a continuously moving production line. The position requires multitasking and adaptability to various work assignments. Teamwork is essential to meet production standards while minimizing waste, rework, and downtime.

    Responsibilities

    + Responsible for line set-up, product changeovers, package size changes, and adjustments on line equipment.

    + Operate processing, filling, and packaging production line equipment.

    + Perform quality inspections of products and packs, including visual checks of raw materials, caps, labels, date codes, weights, packaging, and seals.

    + Monitor work activities of line team to ensure effective operation of the production line to meet production needs and quality standards.

    + Practice waste control and help minimize downtime.

    + Process required inventory control transactions using SAP and accurately complete all necessary paperwork.

    + Perform allergen clean-up and daily housekeeping duties in the work area.

    + Assist in training employees on the operation of line equipment and company processes.

    + Help and develop others around you, demonstrating dependability and care in your work.

    Essential Skills

    + Ability to read and write clearly and effectively.

    + Ability to work well in a team setting.

    + Attention to detail and multitasking capabilities.

    + Experience in industrial or production environments.

    + Ability to remain attentive to machinery for extended periods.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in warehouse production, loading, and packing.

    + Troubleshooting skills.

    + Familiarity with machine operation and general labor tasks.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy competitive compensation with opportunities for advancement. Benefit from a supportive team environment with great leadership. Work in a clean, air-conditioned facility that reflects a major national and international brand, offering a healthy work-life balance.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is clean and air-conditioned, with a pleasant aroma of seasonings. Employees must be comfortable wearing PPE as per food manufacturing safety standards. The position requires standing for long hours during 12-hour shifts. Shift options include: 1st shift (6:30am-3pm), 2nd shift (2:30pm-11pm), and 3rd shift (10:30pm-7am), all including breaks and lunch.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gretna, Louisiana.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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 Gretna,LA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.