Production Worker @ Aerotek

3rd Shift Production Worker

Job DescriptionAs a Production Worker, you ensure the efficient and safe packaging of chocolate products by operating and monitoring production lines, preparing packaging materials, and maintaining equipment. You follow strict quality and safety standards, inspect finished products for accuracy and defects, and keep your work area clean and organized to support smooth, high-volume manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient and safe packaging of chocolate products according to established production, quality, and safety standards.
• Prepare and stage packaging materials, including boxes, labels, and other supplies, to keep production lines running smoothly.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust production and packing lines to maintain consistent output and minimize downtime.
• Inspect finished products for proper labeling, packaging integrity, and overall quality, identifying and removing defective items.
• Perform general material handling tasks such as moving, stacking, and organizing product and packaging materials as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at all times, including proper hygiene, handling of food products, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with GMP and facility housekeeping standards.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Support continuous production by reporting equipment issues, quality concerns, or safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Work effectively on a third-shift schedule to meet production targets and contribute to a stable and reliable manufacturing operation.

Essential Skills

• Previous manufacturing, production, packing, or packaging experience.
• Experience with packing and inspecting products in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ability to follow GMP guidelines consistently.
• Ability to perform general material handling tasks safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail when labeling, packaging, and inspecting products.
• Reliable and stable work history demonstrating consistent attendance and performance.
• Ability to work overnight third-shift hours from Sunday through Thursday.
• Capability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working in a facility with several hundred employees and collaborating as part of a larger production team.
• Ability to adapt to performance-based level progression structures.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training related to GMP, safety, and production processes.

Why Work Here? You join a modern, safe facility designed to support both productivity and employee well-being. You benefit from 12 paid holidays, your birthday off with pay, low-cost benefits, and access to a 401(k) plan. When you transition to direct hire, you can earn performance-based level increases, with each level adding to your pay, as well as annual raises that reward your long-term contribution. The workplace culture emphasizes engagement and recognition, with employee events, parties, giveaways, and more to create a supportive and enjoyable environment. Work EnvironmentYou work in a brand-new, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility that prioritizes safety and cleanliness.

The site has approximately 360 employees, offering a structured yet collaborative environment. This role is on the third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. You follow GMP and PPE guidelines, including appropriate protective clothing and equipment as required by food manufacturing standards. The environment is organized, process-driven, and focused on maintaining high quality and safety standards throughout production.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Scranton, PA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Scranton,PA.

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.