General Production Worker @ Aerotek

Job Title: General Production WorkerJob DescriptionThe General Production Worker plays a hands-on role in the creation and packaging of meat products within a fast-paced, temperature-controlled production facility. This position focuses on maintaining consistent product quality, operating industrial equipment, and following strict food safety and sanitation standards while working as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process high-quality meats and sausages to maintain a consistent and reliable production flow.
• Place sausage links into Multivac packers and operate packaging machinery to ensure accurate and efficient packing.
• Move full and empty trolleys through the production area and transfer product from sticks into sausage cutters.
• Visually monitor meat quality, identify products that do not meet specifications, and place them into designated rework bins.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, removing debris such as meat and blood, and strictly follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Set up and operate industrial machines, including cutters and metal detectors, in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Follow recipes with precision, accurately weigh ingredients, and ensure correct labeling of finished products.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to coordinate tasks and meet daily production goals.
• Work safely and efficiently in a physically demanding role that involves repetitive motions, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• Support general labor and general production activities as needed to maintain smooth operation of the production line.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods throughout an entire shift.
• Capability to frequently lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working in cold storage environments, typically ranging from 30 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Strong attention to detail when following recipes, weighing ingredients, and confirming proper product labeling.
• Effective teamwork skills, including clear communication and collaboration with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding production environment.
• Understanding and application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and basic food safety principles.
• Willingness to perform general labor and general production tasks related to meat cutting, packing, and cold food handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not always required.
• Previous experience in food production or a warehouse environment is typically preferred.
• Food Handler Certificate is frequently required or considered an asset.
• Experience working in cold storage or refrigerated facilities.
• Familiarity with meat processing, meat cutting, and packing operations.
• Comfort operating or learning to operate industrial production and packaging equipment, including Multivac packers, cutters, and metal detectors.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and perform a variety of general production tasks.

Why Work Here? Employees benefit from a supportive environment that offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with the stability of a consistent first-shift schedule. The culture emphasizes teamwork, safety, and on-the-job training, providing opportunities to build skills in food production and equipment operation while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a temperature-controlled production facility where the environment typically ranges from 30 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Work is performed on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The position is physically demanding, requiring prolonged standing, walking, bending, and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds in a cold storage setting. Employees work around industrial food processing equipment such as cutters, metal detectors, and packaging machinery, and follow strict GMP and food safety standards. Appropriate cold-environment attire is recommended to ensure comfort throughout the shift.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.00/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 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 & 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Miami,FL.

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.