Food Production Worker - Tamale Maker

Aerotek is hiring for a food production company. The requirements are open to candidates with or without experience.

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.

10:30am - 7pm

$20.25

Spanish speaking ok

• 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.

• 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.

• 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., Monday Friday, 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.

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