Product Packer

Aerotek; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Packer in Ferndale, MI, in a refrigerated food production setting. You will support filling machines, inspect products, weigh items, and prepare shipments across three shifts. PPE, temperature control, and precise packing processes are required to ensure food safety and quality.

The role is Contract to Hire, onsite in Ferndale, with a pay rate of $14.00–$14.50 per hour. Benefits and schedules align with production operations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform visual inspection of products, packaging, and labels to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Capability to lift up to 40 pounds safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Comfort using a computer, including navigating screens and toggling through applications on devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support filler machines that dispense hummus and salsa into plastic containers, ensuring accurate fills and consistent product flow.
• Perform visual inspections of product, packaging, and labels to confirm quality standards and identify defects.
• Use scales to weigh product and packaging, adjusting weights to meet targets.
• Package finished products, including sealing, labeling, and preparing items for shipment or further processing.
• Navigate computer interfaces to complete basic tasks and enter data for production checks.
• Use hand tools and equipment safely to support packaging and inspection activities.
• Move continuously during the shift, loading containers and monitoring machines.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and PPE requirements in designated food areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area according to standards.
• Collaborate with team members and report equipment issues or safety hazards.

Skills

Packing

Quality check

Weighing

Machine operation

Data entry

PPE compliance

Mobility

Job description

Job Title: Packer

Job Description

This role focuses on packing food products such as hummus and salsa in a refrigerated food and beverage production facility. You will work on one of three shifts, support the operation of filling machines that dispense product into plastic containers, and help maintain consistent quality and accurate packaging. The position requires comfort working in cold environments, wearing full food-grade PPE, and following established processes to ensure food safety and product integrity.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support filler machines that dispense hummus and salsa into plastic containers, ensuring accurate fills and consistent product flow.
• Perform visual inspections of product, packaging, and labels to confirm quality standards and identify any defects or irregularities.
• Use scales to weigh product and packaging, adjusting weights as needed and accurately adding or subtracting to meet specified targets.
• Package finished products, including sealing, labeling, and preparing items for shipment or further processing.
• Navigate computer interfaces to complete basic tasks, such as entering data, toggling through screens, and following on-screen instructions related to production and quality checks.
• Use hand tools and production equipment safely to support packaging and inspection activities.
• Move continuously throughout the shift while performing multiple tasks, such as loading containers, monitoring machines, and conducting inspections.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and PPE requirements, including wearing lab coats, hair nets, beard nets, and rubber gloves in designated food areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with food and beverage production standards.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate any equipment issues, product concerns, or safety hazards to ensure smooth production operations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform visual inspection of products, packaging, and labels to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Capability to lift up to 40 pounds safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Comfort using a computer, including navigating screens and toggling through applications on devices such as smartphones or computers.
• Experience using a scale and understanding weights, including adding and subtracting to achieve target measurements.
• Ability to stay on your feet and move continuously while handling multiple tasks at once in a production environment.
• Willingness to wear full food-grade PPE, including lab coat, hair net, beard net, and rubber gloves, as required in food areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• in food and beverage production is beneficial but not required.
• Experience in industrial or automotive environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment such as filling machines and mixers that operate on pneumatics and hydraulics with valves and hoses.
• Strong reliability and consistent attendance, with dependable transportation to support scheduled shifts.
• Comfort working in a structured, process-driven environment with clear food safety and quality standards.

Why Work Here?

Employees receive access to medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on the first day of the month following their hire date, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage. The organization supports financial well-being through HSA and FSA options and offers paid time off eligibility, including one week of PTO in the first year. The workplace emphasizes stability, clear schedules, and opportunities to grow skills in a modern food production environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a food and beverage production facility where hummus and salsa are made and packaged. Most work areas are refrigerated and kept cold to maintain product quality and safety, so you should be comfortable working in low temperatures for extended periods. You will be required to fully suit up in appropriate PPE, including a lab coat, hair net, beard net, and rubber gloves, whenever you are in designated food processing areas. The position follows three shift options: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday, with Saturdays mandatory and occasional potential work on Sundays, reflecting a busy, production-focused environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $14.00 - $14.50/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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ferndale,MI.

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.