Food Production Worker - Tamale Maker

Aerotek; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for an entry-level Tamale Making - Production Associate in Irvine, CA. The role supports high-volume food manufacturing, focusing on packaging, labeling, palletizing, and preparing tamale products for shipment. The environment is fast-paced and cold, requiring adherence to GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and strict food safety standards.

Shifts run 2nd shift from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a starting pay of $20.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods during a full shift.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs continuously and more as required.
• Comfortable working in a cold production area (~50°F).
• Ability to follow GMP, HACCP, SSOP and safety procedures.
• Experience with food safety practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Pack tamales into trays and boxes according to production specs.
• Label finished products clearly based on specifications.
• Palletize and wrap finished goods for storage and shipment.
• Inspect packaging for quality and report issues.
• Move materials and products around the facility as needed.
• Provide supplies to lines to maintain continuous production flow.
• Adhere to PPE, GMP, HACCP, and other food safety requirements.
• Perform routine janitorial and sanitation duties as needed.
• Support shifts, including second shift and holiday eves as required.

Skills

Stand long hours

Heavy lifting

Cold environment

GMP compliance

Food safety

Job description

ENTRY-LEVEL JOB

Tamale Making - Production Associate

Aerotek is hiring for a food production company. The requirements are open to candidates with or without experience.

Job Description

The Production Associate supports high-volume food manufacturing operations by packaging, palletizing, labeling, and preparing finished tamale products for shipment. This role works in a fast-paced, cold-temperature production environment and follows strict food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

10:30am - 7pm

$20.25

Spanish speaking ok

Responsibilities

• Pack tamales into trays, containers, boxes, or other designated packaging according to production requirements.

• Label finished products accurately and clearly based on established specifications.

• Palletize packaged products for storage and shipment, ensuring proper stacking and organization.

• Stack, wrap, and secure pallets to ensure safe and stable transport.

• Inspect packaging for quality, accuracy, and product integrity, identifying and reporting any issues.

• Move finished goods and packaging materials throughout the facility as needed.

• Supply packaging lines with boxes, labels, and other materials to maintain continuous production flow.

• Store finished products according to food safety guidelines and internal company standards.

• Follow PPE, GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and all food safety procedures at all times.

• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and consistent product quality.

• Support general production, janitorial, and sanitizing duties as needed to maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Work scheduled 2nd shift hours and be available to work holiday eves as required.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand for long periods and work on your feet for a full shift.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs continuously, 40 lbs frequently, and exert up to 50 lbs occasionally.

• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to work in a cold environment with temperatures around 50°F.

• Ability to follow GMP guidelines, including wearing a smock, hair net, and appropriate PPE, and refraining from jewelry and makeup as required.

• Comfortable working around chicken, beef, and pork products.

• Ability to read and interpret safety and procedure documents in English.

• Demonstrated ability to follow food safety procedures, including PPE, GMP, HACCP, and SSOP requirements.

• Experience working closely with food or in food manufacturing or general production environments.

• Ability to perform basic janitorial, general labor, and sanitizing duties in support of production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Spanish language skills are a plus for reading and understanding safety and procedure documents.

• Comfortable working on a 2nd shift schedule (approximately 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m., MondayFriday, with potential slight time adjustments).

• Willingness to work holiday eves as part of the regular schedule.

• Comfortable wearing water-resistant shoes and full GMP-compliant PPE.

• Prior experience in food safety, janitorial duties, or food manufacturing environments is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a well-established food manufacturing operation that values safety, quality, and teamwork. You will work in a structured environment with clear procedures, gain hands-on experience in food production, and build