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Job Title: Packing Associate

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Packing Associate for a temporary project. This role will focus on packaging, filling containers, sifting products, sealing, boxing, palletizing, and preparing them for shipment. Additional tasks include scooping, loading, lifting, wrapping, re-stocking shelves, assisting with the mixing process, and maintaining cleanliness of the tools used.

Responsibilities

+ Follow all company rules and policies, including attendance, OSHA safety, and Food Safety.

+ Produce high-quality, reliable, and safe products for pets.

+ Meet daily production objectives.

+ Manage effort and intensity to meet production targets.

+ Contribute to the team by helping and assisting in various areas.

+ Follow Food Safety Policy and GMP’s.

+ Clean and sanitize assigned areas within the facility.

+ Ensure FIFO is followed correctly on all raw materials.

+ Complete production records and documents properly.

+ Locate and pull correct items for production.

+ Accurately weigh items safely.

+ Avoid contamination by following all food safety procedures.

+ Ensure products meet customer specifications.

+ Follow SOP’s, GMP’s, guidelines, and policies.

+ Report department needs and questions to the Manager.

+ Use inventory, supplies, and material responsibly.

+ Communicate effectively with team members, managers, and other departments.

+ Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

+ Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and rewarding work culture.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to lift up to 60 pounds repetitively.

+ Physical ability to lift 55lbs.

+ Read and understand standard operating procedures (SOP's).

+ Convert kilos to pounds (basic math/fractions, decimals).

+ Attention to detail.

+ Ability to weigh and measure products accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Cleaning, warehouse experience.

+ Experience in feed mill, production, mixer.

+ Experience with packing orders, packing boxes, packaging.

+ Knowledge of inventory control, data entry, and cycle counts.

+ Forklift and shipping experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company with great opportunities for advancement. As the company moves to a larger location, you'll find a supportive environment where you can thrive. Many of our workers have transitioned to full-time roles, with some advancing to leadership positions.

Work Environment

Work in a brand new, modern, and clean facility. The environment is GMP compliant, requiring pants, t-shirt, closed-toe shoes, hair nets, and beard nets. Production workers are exposed to smells like Brewer’s Yeast, Chicken, Beef, and Pork, which may take a few days to adjust to. This role operates on the 1st shift, where production runs heaviest with three mixers running throughout the shift. A senior production worker will assist with basic training. Non-slip shoes are required to be kept at work for safety in the production and warehouse area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of East Earl, PA.

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 Nov 29, 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.