Third Shift - General Production Worker at Aerotek Santa Cruz, CA

Aerotek; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Time Off/Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a dedicated Production Worker for the graveyard shift in Santa Cruz, California, offering $18.50/hr. You will be responsible for producing and packing products according to specifications in a clean and safe environment, adhering to GMP and safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate should have experience in production and packaging, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. A wide range of benefits is included including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and safe food handling.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work in various departments and change roles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce and pack products to specification.
• Understand and follow recipes and written instructions.
• Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work in a team environment under GMP, Safety, and Company guidelines.
• Identify potential defects in products and bring attention to the issue.
• Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in production and packaging

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment within a food manufacturing facility

Capability to lift up to 50 lbs

Skills in general production, inspection, and packing

Job description

Job Title

Production Worker – Graveyard

Pay

$18.50/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Production Worker for the graveyard shift to produce and pack products according to specifications. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of recipes and written instructions, and maintain their work area in a clean and sanitary condition while operating equipment safely and efficiently. This role involves working in a team environment under GMP, Safety, and Company guidelines, and identifying potential defects in products. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce and pack products to specification.
• Understand and follow recipes and written instructions.
• Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work in a team environment under GMP, Safety, and Company guidelines.
• Identify potential defects in products and bring attention to the issue.
• Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production and packaging.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment within a food manufacturing facility.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Skills in general production, inspection, and packing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and safe food handling.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work in various departments and change roles as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision plans.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents).
• Short and long‑term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave).
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/hr. 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.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large warehouse that is not too cold or too hot, with a pleasant fruity smell due to the production of gummies. It may be loud depending on the area, but it is consistently clean.

Job Type & Location

Contract to Hire, based out of Santa Cruz, California.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.