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Job Title: Day Shift Production Worker

Job Description

Join our team as a Day Shift Production Worker in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. You will be involved in various production line activities, including loading and unloading products, palletizing, and wrapping. This role requires physical stamina and attention to detail, as you will handle boxes weighing 15-20 pounds and work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

+ Operate on production lines, boxing and stacking products.

+ Load and unload products into machines.

+ Palletize products and wrap them for shipment.

+ Open boxes with empty glass bottles and feed them into the production machine.

+ Ensure quality and safety by maintaining cleanliness and following GMP practices.

+ Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in production, general labor, or warehouse settings.

+ Ability to lift 15-20 pounds consistently.

+ Capability to work on feet for 10-12 hour shifts.

+ Skill in working on high-speed production lines.

+ Proficiency in maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to work well in a team environment.

+ Comfortable working around strong food smells such as garlic, jalapeños, salsa, and taco sauce.

+ Familiarity with using pallet jacks and packaging techniques.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity to be trained on different lines and machinery, with potential for advancement to full machine operator roles. We promote from within, allowing you to grow your career. Temporary employees are included in company events like cookouts and holiday parties. Additionally, there is a close call bonus program for reporting quality and GMP violations.

Work Environment

Work in a food manufacturing environment that is cold in the winter and warm in the summer. Be prepared for a noisy setting near machines and strong food odors. You will work 10-12 hour shifts, requiring standing for long periods. Safety gear including gloves, beard nets, hair nets, ear plugs, and safety glasses is provided, but you must supply your own steel-toe boots. Temporary workers wear royal blue shirts, provided at the start. Work collaboratively with a team of 10-20 people on each line, with up to 160-200 people in the warehouse during peak season. Many colleagues speak Spanish or Haitian Creole. A locker and break room with microwaves and vending machines are available for use.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hurlock, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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 Hurlock,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 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.