General Laborer

Aerotek; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

PTO

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Aerotek in Homestead, FL is hiring a 2nd Shift General Production Worker to prepare salmon, operate gutting, cleaning, grading, filleting, portioning, and packing equipment, and ensure orders are completed on time while meeting the highest sanitary and food safety standards. You will work 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM in a cold, wet, fast-paced facility.

Experience in fish processing and ability to multi-task are desired; forklift certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in general production work.
• Familiarity with cold storage operations.
• Skill in trimming and operating cutting machines.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks.
• Proficiency in packing and machine operation.
• Competence in using production equipment.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Experience in fish processing is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate slaughtering room equipment.
• Gut salmon.
• Sort fish by quality and size.
• Operate filleting and trimming equipment.
• Inspect products for quality control.
• Pin bone and sanitize finished products.
• Weigh, package, and label products.
• Palletize and load products into cold storage.
• Load trucks and deliver finished products.
• Operate a gutting machine and perform manual gutting and gilling.
• Use vacuuming equipment.

Skills

General production experience

Cold storage operations

Trimming and cutting machines

Packing and machine operation

Production equipment proficiency

Forklift certification (plus)

Fish processing experience (preferred)

Tools

Gutting systems

Filleting equipment

Job description

Job Title: 2nd Shift General Production Worker

Homestead, Florida

Job Description

Prepare raw materials, specifically salmon, to convert them into high-quality finished products for human consumption. This involves operating various Harvest equipment, including gutting systems, cleaning, grading, and filleting equipment, as well as portioning and packing, to complete customers' orders on time while adhering to the highest sanitary and food safety protocols in a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate slaughtering room equipment.
• Gut salmon.
• Sort fish by quality and size.
• Operate filleting and trimming equipment.
• Inspect products for quality control.
• Pin bone and sanitize finished products.
• Weigh, package, and label products.
• Palletize and load products into cold storage.
• Load trucks and deliver finished products.
• Operate a gutting machine and perform manual gutting and gilling.
• Use vacuuming equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience in general production work.
• Familiarity with cold storage operations.
• Skill in trimming and operating cutting machines.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks.
• Proficiency in packing and machine operation.
• Competence in using production equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in fish processing is strongly desired.
• Experience in food processing operations is strongly desired.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Experience with sharp tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with assembly line work.
• Willingness to collaborate with team members.
• Ability to work in complex multi-tasking environments.
• Constant desire to learn and grow.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic environment where you can collaborate with a dedicated team and continuously expand your skills. We offer a supportive work culture that encourages growth and learning.

Work Environment

The work environment is cold, wet, and fast-paced, requiring a high level of focus and efficiency. The schedule runs from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Homestead, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 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 & 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Homestead,FL.

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.

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.