Production Technician > Can Start ASAP

Aerotek; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Disability

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Production Technician to operate packaging lines and assist with postproduction packaging in a climate-controlled facility. The role involves loading materials, inspecting weights, ensuring seal integrity, and maintaining GMP-compliant processes.

Two shifts are available, with a 10-hour schedule and onsite work in Buda, TX. Prior experience in food/beverage or regulated environments is preferred; bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in general production.
• Experience using machines to load materials into packaging.
• Material sorting experience.
• Proficiency in operating filling, production line, and mixing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate custom machinery to cut, chop, pulverize, mix, and blend ingredients.
• Load raw materials into machinery to prepare and formulate powders.
• Capsulize and package finished products in pouches, bottles, and boxes.
• Read work instructions and spec sheets to follow customer orders.
• Measure product to dispense into containers, bottles, pouches, or other packaging formats.
• Set up, adjust, and monitor sealing equipment to ensure proper closure and integrity of the package.
• Inspect filled and sealed products for correct weight, fill level, seal quality, labeling, and overall appearance.
• Perform routine equipment checks, including cleaning, sanitizing, and minor adjustments.
• Record production data, including batch numbers, quantities, downtime, and quality checks.
• Load materials such as containers, caps, lids, and packaging components into machines.
• Remove defective products and report recurring issues to supervisors or maintenance.
• Follow safety, GMP, and quality standards, especially in food, pharmaceutical, or chemical environments.

Skills

General production

Machine operation

Material sorting

Filling/mixing equipment

Job description

Production Technician

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Production & Postproduction Packagers who will be responsible for utilizing custom machinery to efficiently cut, chop, pulverize, mix, and blend ingredients. This role involves loading raw materials into machinery to prepare and formulate powders. Additionally, Postproduction Packagers will capsulize and package finished products in various formats including pouches, bottles, and boxes.

Responsibilities

• Operate custom machinery to cut, chop, pulverize, mix, and blend ingredients.
• Load raw materials into machinery to prepare and formulate powders.
• Capsulize and package finished products in pouches, bottles, and boxes.
• Read work instructions and spec sheets to follow customer orders.
• Measure product to dispense into containers, bottles, pouches, or other packaging formats.
• Set up, adjust, and monitor sealing equipment to ensure proper closure and integrity of the package.
• Inspect filled and sealed products for correct weight, fill level, seal quality, labeling, and overall appearance.
• Perform routine equipment checks, including cleaning, sanitizing, and minor adjustments.
• Record production data, including batch numbers, quantities, downtime, and quality checks.
• Load materials such as containers, caps, lids, and packaging components into machines.
• Remove defective products and report recurring issues to supervisors or maintenance.
• Follow safety, GMP, and quality standards, especially in food, pharmaceutical, or chemical environments.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in general production.
• Experience using machines to load materials into packaging.
• Material sorting experience.
• Proficiency in operating filling, production line, and mixing equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience weighing products to the milligram.
• Previous experience in a food/beverage manufacturing plant.
• Experience in GMP/FDA regulated environments is strongly preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a climate-controlled environment that maintains a comfortable 65 degrees year-round. Our facility offers a dynamic and diverse work atmosphere, welcoming bilingual or Spanish-only speakers. Experience the benefits of a non-smoking facility, complete with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hair nets, coats, gloves, and booties.

Work Environment

Our facility operates on two shifts, with the front half scheduled from Sunday to Wednesday and the back half from Wednesday to Saturday. You must be available between 7 am and 7 pm Monday through Friday, working a 10-hour shift within these hours. All rooms are climate and moisture controlled. Please note, you must sign a non-disclosure agreement for supplement recipes and cannot have dairy or shellfish allergies. This is a non-smoking facility with required PPE, including hair nets, coats, gloves, and booties.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buda, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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 Buda,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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.

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.