FOOD PRODUCTION - DAYS AND NIGHT SHIFT AVAILABLE

Aerotek; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Packager for a high-volume tortilla production facility in Caldwell, ID. The role requires standing 12 hours, lifting 15–32 lb boxes, and maintaining strict food safety and PPE practices to keep the line running smoothly.

You will count, package, and box tortillas, monitor quality, and work with a team to meet daily production goals in a loud but controlled environment. Opportunity for long-term growth in production roles is noted.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems on a packaging line.
• Strong communication to support a collaborative team.
• High attention to detail and quality control on fast-paced tasks.

Responsibilities

• Count, package, and box tortillas on a fast-paced production line while meeting quality standards.
• Monitor product quality and ensure boxes meet specifications.
• Stand for a 12-hour shift and lift/move boxes up to 32 pounds.
• Assist with palletizing when robot is unavailable and follow safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow PPE rules.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Job Description

The Packager plays a key role on a fast-paced food production line by accurately counting, packaging, and boxing stacked tortillas while maintaining strict quality and efficiency standards. This position involves continuous standing during 12-hour shifts, frequent lifting and moving of boxes, and close adherence to food safety, facility safety, and personal protective equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately count, package, and place stacked tortillas into boxes on a fast-paced production line while meeting quality and efficiency standards.

• Monitor product quality throughout the packaging process and ensure all boxes meet established specifications.

• Stand and work for the entirety of a 12-hour shift while keeping pace with production line demands.

• Regularly handle and move boxes weighing between 15 and 20 pounds, and occasionally up to a maximum of 32 pounds.

• Manually stack up to 45 boxes per hour onto pallets when the palletizing robot is unavailable.

• Follow all company safety procedures, including proper material handling practices to minimize risk of injury.

• Comply with food manufacturing standards and hygiene requirements at all times.

• Wear and correctly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including ear protection, throughout the shift.

• Work effectively as part of a team to keep the production line running smoothly and support coworkers as needed.

• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to report issues, suggest improvements, and maintain a positive work environment.

• Identify and analyze problems in the packaging process and assist in planning practical solutions.

• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately and work independently while contributing to team goals.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with food manufacturing and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Strong work ethic and reliability, with consistent attendance and punctuality.

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Ability to identify and analyze problems in the production or packaging process and help plan solutions.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Good hand-eye coordination for fast, accurate packaging and boxing tasks.

• Focus on maintaining excellent product quality and adherence to food manufacturing standards.

• Ability to follow directions well and work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

• High attention to detail with the ability to work quickly and methodically on a fast-paced production line.

• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently during long shifts.

• Physical stamina to stand for 12-hour shifts and regularly lift and move boxes weighing 1520 pounds, up to 32 pounds.

• Comfort working in a loud production environment with required ear protection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in food production or food manufacturing.

• Experience working on a production line or in high-volume manufacturing.

• Familiarity with palletizing processes and manual pallet stacking.

• Ability and interest in growing into production operator roles over time.

• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn new tasks and responsibilities.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a supportive environment with a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, years-of-service bonuses, and additional perks. There is clear room for advancement, with opportunities for motivated team members to move from packaging roles into production operator positions and increase their earnings over time. The organization values long-term employment and offers meaningful career growth, frequent opportunities for pay increases, and a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work and building their careers.

Work Environment

This role is based in a premier, SQF-certified food manufacturing facility that produces heat-pressed, hand-stretched flour and corn tortillas using high-quality ingredients and time-tested processes. The plant operates high-volume production lines that collectively produce millions of tortillas per day and serves customers worldwide. The environment can be loud, and earplugs are required throughout the shift, so employees must be comfortable working with consistent noise. The facility is climate-controlled, with temperatures typically around 7075 degrees depending on the season, providing a generally comfortable workspace. Team members work full-time in a structured production setting with a focus on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to food manufacturing standards, including the use of appropriate PPE.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Caldwell, ID.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.60 - $18.10/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Caldwell,ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.