General Production Worker

Job Description Join our team as a General Production Worker where you will be responsible for producing and/or packing products according to specifications. You will need to understand and follow recipes and written instructions, while maintaining your work area in a clean and sanitary condition. You will operate equipment safely and efficiently as required, work collaboratively in a team environment, and adhere to GMP, safety, and company guidelines. You will identify potential defects in products and bring attention to any issues, as well as perform other related tasks and duties as assigned. Responsibilities Produce and/or pack products to specification. Understand and follow recipes and written instructions. Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary condition. Operate equipment safely and efficiently as needed for each job. Work in a team environment under GMP, Safety, and Company guidelines. Identify potential defects in products and bring attention to the issue. Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned. Essential Skills Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and safe food handling. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Flexibility to work in various departments and change roles as needed. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Experience in production, packaging, general labor, inspection, and packing. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Cruz, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.27 - $18.77/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Santa Cruz,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.