Manufacturing Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: 3rd Shift Production Worker! Job DescriptionThis role supports a high-volume flavor and fragrance production facility by assisting machine operators, handling materials, and performing mixing, blending, and compounding tasks. The Manufacturing Technician works across various production areas, follows detailed documentation and work orders, and helps maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment while consistently adhering to safety regulations and good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators with offloading materials and supplying ingredients to keep production lines running efficiently.
• Manually move buckets and vats of flavors and raw materials throughout the facility in a safe and controlled manner.
• Assist with mixing, blending, and compounding of products by following recipes, work orders, and documented procedures.
• Work in an environment with a wide variety of strong flavors present at any given time, such as vanilla, garlic, and fish oil, while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Perform various duties around the facility to support operations when team members are absent or production demands increase.
• Clean the facility, including production areas and equipment, to maintain a hygienic and compliant work environment.
• Clean bowls and other utensils after food production in accordance with sanitation and GMP requirements.
• Assist machine operators with setup, basic adjustments, and general support as needed during production runs.
• Read and follow documentation, including work orders and production instructions, to ensure accurate and consistent output.
• Use a tablet or similar device to access work orders, record information, or follow digital instructions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including beard masks when applicable, and comply with grooming requirements.
• Lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more on a consistent basis as part of daily production and material handling activities.
• Support multiple production areas as a production helper and take on additional tasks as needed to meet production goals.
• Follow all safety regulations and rules, including FDA and GMP-related practices, to ensure a safe and compliant operation.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or a similar production environment involving mixing, blending, and following recipes.
• Ability to follow written documentation, recipes, and work orders accurately.
• Comfort working with mixing, blending, production, and compounding processes.
• Experience with material handling, including lifting and moving heavy buckets, vats, or containers.
• Familiarity with good manufacturing practices (GMP) and working in FDA-regulated environments.
• Ability to consistently lift 50+ pounds throughout the shift.
• Capability to use a tablet or similar digital device to access and follow work instructions.
• Willingness to work around strong and varied flavors and fragrances, such as vanilla, garlic, and fish oil.
• Commitment to following all safety regulations and facility rules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing, flavor production, or related industries.
• Experience following detailed recipes and production formulas.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment with changing priorities.
• Flexibility to assist in multiple areas of the facility as a production helper.
• Ability to adhere to grooming requirements, including using a beard mask or maintaining no facial hair when required by safety or hygiene standards.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including longer shifts and weekends, when production demands increase.

Why Work Here? You will join a large, established flavor manufacturing operation that offers significant opportunities for upward growth and long-term career development. The team provides valuable on-the-job training, supported by a tenured workforce that shares knowledge and best practices. Employees enjoy catered lunches and a collaborative, supportive team environment that emphasizes learning, safety, and continuous improvement. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a flavor and fragrance production facility where a variety of strong aromas are present at all times.

Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided, but the smells remain a consistent part of the environment. The facility operates multiple shifts, including a first shift (MondayFriday, approximately 6:00 a.m.2:30 p.m.) and a third shift (MondayFriday, approximately 8:00 p.m.6:30 a.m.). Team members must be able to work different shifts and weekends as needed, and when production is high, shifts may extend to 12-hour days and include Saturdays. The work involves frequent lifting of 50+ pounds, manual handling of buckets and vats, and regular cleaning of equipment and facility areas. A tablet or similar device is used for accessing work orders and documentation. Dress and grooming requirements include the use of appropriate PPE and, when applicable, beard masks to meet safety and hygiene standards.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of CERRITOS, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 13, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in CERRITOS,CA.

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.