URGENT NEED - 25 Tamale Makers - START ASAP

Aerotek; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Production Associate for its Irvine, CA facility to support high-volume tamale production. You will package, label, palletize, and prepare finished products for shipment in a cold production environment, strictly following GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and PPE protocols.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 25–40 lbs, and reading safety documents in English. Previous food-manufacturing exposure is a plus; shift is 2nd with holiday eves support.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and work on your feet for a full shift.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs continuously, 40 lbs frequently, and exert up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and procedure documents in English.
• Demonstrated ability to follow food safety procedures, including PPE, GMP, HACCP, and SSOP requirements.
• Experience working closely with food manufacturing environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Pack tamales into trays, containers, boxes, or other designated packaging according to production requirements.
• Label finished products accurately and clearly based on established specifications.
• Palletize packaged products for storage and shipment, ensuring proper stacking and organization.
• Stack, wrap, and secure pallets to ensure safe and stable transport.
• Inspect packaging for quality, accuracy, and product integrity, identifying and reporting any issues.
• Move finished goods and packaging materials throughout the facility as needed.
• Supply packaging lines with boxes, labels, and other materials to maintain continuous production flow.
• Store finished products according to food safety guidelines and internal company standards.
• Follow PPE, GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and all food safety procedures at all times.
• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and consistent product quality.
• Support general production, janitorial, and sanitizing duties as needed to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Work scheduled 2nd shift hours and be available to work holiday eves as required.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 25 lbs continuously

Lift up to 40 lbs frequently

Repetitive tasks in fast-paced env

Read safety documents in English

Follow GMP/HACCP/SSOP

Work in cold environment around 50°F

PPE compliance

Work around chicken, beef, pork

Job description

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

The Production Associate supports high-volume food manufacturing operations by packaging, palletizing, labeling, and preparing finished tamale products for shipment. This role works in a fast-paced, cold-temperature production environment and follows strict food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

Responsibilities

• Pack tamales into trays, containers, boxes, or other designated packaging according to production requirements.

• Label finished products accurately and clearly based on established specifications.

• Palletize packaged products for storage and shipment, ensuring proper stacking and organization.

• Stack, wrap, and secure pallets to ensure safe and stable transport.

• Inspect packaging for quality, accuracy, and product integrity, identifying and reporting any issues.

• Move finished goods and packaging materials throughout the facility as needed.

• Supply packaging lines with boxes, labels, and other materials to maintain continuous production flow.

• Store finished products according to food safety guidelines and internal company standards.

• Follow PPE, GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and all food safety procedures at all times.

• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and consistent product quality.

• Support general production, janitorial, and sanitizing duties as needed to maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Work scheduled 2nd shift hours and be available to work holiday eves as required.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand for long periods and work on your feet for a full shift.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs continuously, 40 lbs frequently, and exert up to 50 lbs occasionally.

• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to work in a cold environment with temperatures around 50°F.

• Ability to follow GMP guidelines, including wearing a smock, hair net, and appropriate PPE, and refraining from jewelry and makeup as required.

• Comfortable working around chicken, beef, and pork products.

• Ability to read and interpret safety and procedure documents in English.

• Demonstrated ability to follow food safety procedures, including PPE, GMP, HACCP, and SSOP requirements.

• Experience working closely with food or in food manufacturing or general production environments.

• Ability to perform basic janitorial, general labor, and sanitizing duties in support of production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Spanish language skills are a plus for reading and understanding safety and procedure documents.

• Comfortable working on a 2nd shift schedule (approximately 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m., MondayFriday, with potential slight time adjustments).

• Willingness to work holiday eves as part of the regular schedule.

• Comfortable wearing water-resistant shoes and full GMP-compliant PPE.

• Prior experience in food safety, janitorial duties, or food manufacturing environments is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a well-established food manufacturing operation that values safety, quality, and teamwork. You will work in a structured environment with clear procedures, gain hands‑on experience in food production, and build skills that are highly transferable within the manufacturing industry. The role provides steady hours, consistent work, and the ability to grow your experience in a supportive, production‑focused setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in a food manufacturing facility operating on a 2nd shift schedule, typically from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with work required on holiday eves. The environment is fast‑paced with production lines running continuously and temperatures maintained around 50°F. Team members work around chicken, beef, and pork products and are exposed to various food‑related smells and wet floors. All employees must wear GMP‑compliant PPE, including smocks, hair nets, and other protective gear, and adhere to strict hygiene and safety protocols. Water‑resistant shoes are strongly recommended to stay comfortable and safe on wet surfaces.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.25 - $20.25/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 Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

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.