Production Associate

Aerotek; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Edison, NJ is hiring a Production Associate for the 2nd shift to support day-to-day production in a food manufacturing environment. You will follow GMP, HACCP and SQF standards, help assemble and disassemble lines, monitor processes, and ensure sanitary, high-quality output.

Schedule is Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM; pay starts at $16.00/hr with a range of $17.00–$18.00/hr for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Production, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable standing throughout the shift
• Able to work in a cool/refrigerated environment
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Work in a food manufacturing facility
• Load ingredients into machines
• Package and inspect products
• Operate production equipment
• Keep work areas clean
• Follow food safety guidelines

Job description

IMMEDIATE HIRE

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

The Production Associate supports day-to-day production activities in a food manufacturing environment while strictly following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP requirements, SQF compliance standards, sanitation procedures, traceability protocols, and quality guidelines. This role performs a variety of tasks including assembling and disassembling production lines, maintaining adequate levels of chocolate in tanks, working collaboratively on production lines, cleaning workstations, monitoring processes, and completing other duties assigned by management to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Production Associate - 2nd Shift

Pay: $16.00/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Job Duties:

• Work in a food manufacturing facility
• Load ingredients into machines
• Package and inspect products
• Operate production equipment
• Keep work areas clean
• Follow food safety guidelines

Requirements:

• Production, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable standing throughout the shift
• Able to work in a cool/refrigerated environment
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 & 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 Edison,NJ.

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.