Production Operator

Aerotek; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transportation Benefits

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek in Nashville, TN seeks a Production Operator to prepare and process food products by measuring, weighing, and staging ingredients according to recipes and batch specs. You will load ingredients into kettles, mixers, and other processing equipment, and assist with cooking, mixing, and blending in a clean, safety-focused environment.

The role requires staying attentive to detail and working quickly in a high-volume setting, following SOPs, sanitation rules, and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; on-the-job training available.
• Experience with weighing and measuring ingredients is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hot production area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure, weigh, and stage ingredients per recipes and specs.
• Load ingredients into kettles, mixers and other equipment in correct sequence.
• Assist with cooking, mixing, and blending of food products.
• Support production and assembly to keep lines running smoothly.
• Follow cleanroom and sanitation procedures for hygiene.
• Keep stations and tools clean and organized.
• Follow safety guidelines around hot equipment.
• Work efficiently to meet production targets.
• Perform repetitive manual tasks including lifting and moving.

Skills

Ingredient measurement

Equipment loading

Cooking prep

Sanitation compliance

Attention to detail

On-the-job learning

Job description

Job Title: Production Operator

Job Description

This role involves preparing and processing food products by accurately measuring, weighing, and staging ingredients according to production recipes and batch specifications. You will load ingredients into kettles, mixers, and other food-processing equipment, and assist with cooking, mixing, blending, and overall food preparation in a clean, efficient, and safety-focused production environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure, weigh, and stage ingredients according to production recipes and batch specifications.

• Load ingredients into kettles, mixers, and other food-processing equipment in the correct sequence and quantities.

• Assist with cooking, mixing, blending, and general preparation of food products.

• Support general production and assembly activities to keep the food manufacturing line running smoothly.

• Follow cleanroom and sanitation procedures to maintain a hygienic production area.

• Keep workstations, tools, and equipment clean and organized throughout the shift.

• Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures while working with hot equipment and food-processing machinery.

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet production targets and timelines.

• Perform physically repetitive tasks, including lifting, moving, and handling ingredients and equipment as needed.

Essential Skills

• Ability to prepare, measure, weigh, and stage ingredients accurately according to recipes and batch specifications.

• Experience or comfort with loading ingredients into kettles, mixers, and other food-processing equipment.

• Ability to assist with cooking, mixing, blending, and kitchen prep tasks.

• Comfort working in a cleanroom‑style or highly sanitized production environment.

• Capability to perform physically repetitive tasks in a hot, fast‑paced setting.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• No formal education required; willingness to learn on the job.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $29.73/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

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.