Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate (2nd & 3rd Shift Available)

Job Description

The production associate assists with production activities, adhering to GMPs and the company's HACCP plan for SQF compliance, sanitation, traceability requirements, and quality standards. This role includes responsibilities such as assembling or disassembling lines, maintaining adequate levels of chocolate in tanks, collaborating with team members on the production line, cleaning workstations, monitoring processes, and other tasks as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and cGMP guidelines as indicated by the company's Food Safety and Quality Programs.
• Assemble and disassemble production equipment such as extruders and enrobbers.
• Place raw materials like chocolate chips and yogurt into processing tanks.
• Operate the flow pack machine, changing paper, adjusting settings for mini or regular bars, and monitoring performance throughout the shift.
• Place packaging material into machines as required.
• Monitor the production process and adhere to production guidelines and specifications.
• Report any food quality or safety issues to management or the Food Safety Committee.
• Communicate any deviations observed during the process to supervisors or leads, such as unusual waste, incorrect packaging, printing errors, or equipment issues.
• Conduct basic quality and testing checks, including weight reports, metal detectors, and tunnel condensation.
• Maintain a clean workstation and production area.
• Report waste and document reports for QA checks and traceability.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production environments.
• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines.
• Ability to operate filling machines and ensure quality standards.
• Capability to monitor production of various size bars.
• Proficiency in documenting reports for QA and traceability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• 1 year of packing work experience, preferably in a food processing facility.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company that values its employees with appreciation events and offers free snacks. There is ample opportunity for growth and professional development.

Work Environment

The work environment is a food manufacturing facility that follows strict GMP guidelines. Employees are required to adhere to dress code policies, such as no jewelry or makeup.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Piscataway, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Piscataway,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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.

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.