General Production Worker

Aerotek; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking General Production Workers for a full-time, onsite role in the Philadelphia, PA area. You will work on the production line, feed materials into machines, and maintain the pace of production. Lifting up to 50 lbs and some forklift use are involved. This is a contract-to-hire position based in Philadelphia, PA 19153.

The role emphasizes adherence to food manufacturing and packaging procedures, quality checks, and safe operation of equipment during a 12‑hour shift.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders as final quality control before shipment.
• Check labels and product codes for accuracy and compliance.
• Count products and verify quantities against orders for shipments.
• Apply stickers and markings to packaging per guidelines.
• Load products onto pallets for safe transport.
• Inspect pallets for cleanliness and organization.
• Lift bags of cocoa beans up to 50 pounds on 12‑hour shifts.
• Handle cocoa butter and ingredients, lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Operate lifting technology to grip, raise and dump bags into machines.
• Work in the same area for the full 12‑hour shift.
• Follow food manufacturing and packaging procedures for quality and safety.
• Perform general production, packing and assembly tasks as needed.
• Monitor machinery near high‑temperature equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in the facility.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Forklift experience

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Seeking General Production Workers located in the Philadelphia, PA area for a FULL TIME job opportunity. The general production workers will be responsible for working in a prodution/ manufacturing environmnets, on the production line, gathering and feeding the material into the machines to be processed, and keeping the pace of the production line. Other requirements include lifting and dumping the material into the machines to be mixed, general upeep of the production area, and using a forklift at times to move the material to and from the production lines. Prior experience working in a manufacturing/ production environments, some forklift experience, and being comfortable lifting up to 50lbs on a consistent basis would be a qualified candidates for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders as the final quality control step before shipment, ensuring all products meet established standards.

• Check labels and product codes carefully to confirm accuracy and compliance with customer and production requirements.

• Count products and verify quantities against order specifications to ensure complete and correct shipments.

• Apply stickers and other required markings to packaging in accordance with production and shipping guidelines.

• Load products onto pallets in the correct direction and configuration to support safe transport and efficient handling.

• Inspect pallets to ensure they are clean, properly organized, and ready for shipment.

• Lift bags of cocoa beans weighing up to 50 pounds on and off production lines throughout the 12-hour shift.

• Handle cocoa butter and other ingredients in the butter melting area, lifting materials up to 35 pounds as needed.

• Operate new lifting technology to grip, raise, and dump bags of ingredients into machines, especially at the dumping station.

• Work consistently in the same area for the full 12-hour shift with limited rotation, maintaining focus and productivity.

• Follow food manufacturing and packaging procedures to maintain product quality and food safety standards.

• Perform general production, packing, and assembly line tasks as needed to support overall production goals.

• Monitor machinery and production lines while working nearby high-temperature equipment, adhering to safety protocols.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area within the food manufacturing facility.

• Collaborate with team members and follow instructions to meet production targets in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA 19153.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 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 & 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 Philadelphia,PA 19153.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.