Production Associate/Worker

Aerotek; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Transportation benefits

EAP

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Production Associate for a fast-paced food production environment in Hurlock, MD. You will perform boxing, loading/unloading, and palletizing on production lines, handling 15-20 lb boxes and maintaining a clean GMP-compliant workspace.

This contract-to-hire role offers extensive hands-on training on multiple lines and potential for internal promotions, with weekly pay and onsite conditions described.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, general labor, and warehouse settings.
• Ability to lift 15-20 pounds regularly.
• Capability to stand for shifts ranging from 10-12 hours.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a high-speed production line.
• Adherence to GMP practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage tasks on production lines, including boxing and stacking products.
• Load and unload products into machines for processing.
• Palletize products and wrap them for distribution.
• Open boxes with empty glass bottles and feed them into production machines.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
• Follow all GMP practices.

Skills

Production experience

General labor

Warehouse settings

Ability to lift 15-20 lbs

Stands for 10-12 hours

Team collaboration on high-speed line

GMP adherence

Tools

Pallet jacks

Packaging

Palletizing

Job description

Job Title: Production Associate (Immediate Hiring)

Job Description

Join our team as a Production Associate in a dynamic food production environment. You will play a crucial role on the production lines, handling tasks such as boxing, stacking, loading, unloading, and palletizing food products. Your work will involve managing boxes weighing 15-20 pounds, either by feeding them into machines or stacking them for distribution. This role offers hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage tasks on production lines, including boxing and stacking products.
• Load and unload products into machines for processing.
• Palletize products and wrap them for distribution.
• Open boxes with empty glass bottles and feed them into production machines.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Essential Skills

• Experience in production, general labor, and warehouse settings.
• Ability to lift 15-20 pounds regularly.
• Capability to stand for shifts ranging from 10-12 hours.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a high-speed production line.
• Adherence to GMP practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with pallet jacks, packaging, and palletizing.
• Ability to work comfortably in environments with strong food odors such as garlic, jalapeños, and salsa.

Why Work Here?

This position offers extensive training opportunities on different lines and machinery, with the potential for direct hire and career advancement within the company. Employees can transition into roles such as forklift or machine operators through internal promotions. Enjoy company events and bonuses, including cookouts, holiday parties, and a Thanksgiving potluck. Employees reporting quality issues may receive additional bonuses.

Work Environment

Work in a bustling food manufacturing environment without air conditioning or heating. You will work long shifts in a setting with diverse smells and temperatures, requiring safety attire such as gloves, hairnets, and safety glasses. The role involves standing for extended periods and wearing steel-toed boots and royal blue shirts provided by the employer. The facility hosts 160-200 people during peak seasons, and the team primarily speaks Spanish or Haitian Creole. Facilities include a break room with microwaves and vending machines, and personal lockers for storing belongings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hurlock, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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 Hurlock,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 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.