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Randstad USA
Food Production
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Career Insights for Manufacturing / Production Technician (General)
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$68,204 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
food production.van nuys, californiaposted august 21, 2026 job detailssummary$18.41 - $18.42 per hourtemp to permno requirementscategoryproduction occupations reference AB_5024519 job details Position Overview The Bakery Production Operator plays a vital role in our daily commercial baking operations. In this hands-on role, you will set up, operate, and monitor continuous automated production and packaging equipment to produce high-quality baked goods under strict food safety and sanitation standards.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Key Responsibilities Production Line Operation:
Operate, adjust, and monitor continuous mixing, dough-handling, baking, and packaging machinery to maintain uninterrupted workflow.Quality & Food Safety:
Ensure all products meet strict recipes, core temperatures, and visual specifications. Adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and food sanitation protocols.Basic Troubleshooting:
Perform basic equipment start-ups, shutdowns, line changeovers, and minor mechanical adjustments to prevent downtime.Material Handling & Scaling:
Measure, scale, and load raw ingredients according to recipes and maintain precise ingredient traceability records.Documentation & Safety:
Accurately record shift counts, metal detector checks, temperature logs, and operational data. Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area at all times.salary:
$18.41 - $18.42 per hourshift: Secondwork hours: 2 PM - 10:30PMeducation:
No Degree RequiredResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities Production Line Operation:
Operate, adjust, and monitor continuous mixing, dough-handling, baking, and packaging machinery to maintain uninterrupted workflow.Quality & Food Safety:
Ensure all products meet strict recipes, core temperatures, and visual specifications. Adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and food sanitation protocols.Basic Troubleshooting:
Perform basic equipment start-ups, shutdowns, line changeovers, and minor mechanical adjustments to prevent downtime.Material Handling & Scaling:
Measure, scale, and load raw ingredients according to recipes and maintain precise ingredient traceability records.Documentation & Safety:
Accurately record shift counts, metal detector checks, temperature logs, and operational data. Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area at all times. The essential functions of this role include:wearing steel toe shoesstanding for 8 hours at one timeworking up to 8 hrs of overtime per weekworking weekendsSkillsProduct HandlingQualificationsYears of experience: 0 yearsExperience level: Entry LevelRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance