Hiring Production Associate

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment? Are you looking for a stable career with growth opportunities and a company that values quality, safety, and teamwork?

We're seeking motivated Production Associates to join our team and help produce high-quality food ingredients used by leading food manufacturers and restaurants around the world.

🌟 Stable Employment

🌟 Multiple Shift Options

🌟 Career Growth Opportunities

🌟 Clean & Modern Work Environment

As a Production Associate, you'll play an important role in ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and according to the highest quality standards.

'05; Operate and monitor food production equipment

'05; Assist with mixing, packaging, and labeling products

'05; Maintain production schedules and workflow efficiency

'05; Follow HACCP, GMP, safety, and sanitation procedures

'05; Perform quality inspections and routine product checks

'05; Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

'05; Report equipment issues, quality concerns, or safety hazards

'05; Support machine setup, monitoring, and basic adjustments

'05; Complete general production and labor tasks as needed

'05; Work closely with team members to keep production running smoothly

'14;️ Production, Manufacturing, or General Labor Experience Preferred

'14;️ Ability to Learn and Operate Production Equipment

'14;️ Strong Attention to Detail

'14;️ Ability to Follow Written and Verbal Instructions

'14;️ High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

'14;️ Ability to Lift Up to 50 Pounds

'14;️ Ability to Stand for Extended Periods

'14;️ Dependable Attendance and Reliability

'14;️ Willingness to Work in a Temperature-Controlled Facility

'14;️ Commitment to Safety and Quality Standards

🍞 Food Manufacturing Experience

📋 GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Knowledge

'05; HACCP Food Safety Experience

🌎 Bilingual Communication Skills

🏭 Experience Working in Structured Production Environments

📦 Packaging and Machine Operation Experience

Become part of a respected international food ingredient manufacturer serving foodservice providers, restaurants, and food production companies worldwide.

Build valuable manufacturing skills and advance your career within a growing organization committed to employee development.

Help create industry-leading:

🍗 Batters

🍞 Breadings

🌶️ Customized Flavor Solutions

🥫 Food Ingredient Products

Work alongside dedicated professionals who value collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.

Food manufacturing provides long-term career stability and ongoing opportunities for advancement.

'05; Temperature-Controlled Production Environment

'05; GMP & HACCP-Regulated Operations

'05; Organized and Hygienic Workspaces

'05; Modern Production Equipment

'05; Safety-Focused Culture

'05; Team-Oriented Environment

'05; Consistent Production Schedules

'05; Work Around Food Products and Processing Equipment

🦺 Standard Production Attire

🥽 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

🧤 Food Manufacturing Safety Equipment

All safety and compliance standards are strictly followed to ensure employee well-being and product quality.

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

'05; Consistent Scheduling

'05; Predictable Hours

'05; Multiple Shift Options Available

Join a company that values quality, innovation, safety, and employee success while helping produce food ingredients used across the globe.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $19.18 - $25.27/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.