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Production Associate Job Description The Production Associate is responsible for the hands-on creation and packaging of meat products in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment. This role focuses on maintaining a consistent production flow, operating packaging and processing equipment, and upholding high standards of quality, safety, and sanitation throughout the production process. Responsibilities Handle and process high-quality meats and sausages to maintain a consistent and reliable finished product. Place sausage links into Multivac packers and operate packaging machinery safely and efficiently. Set up and operate industrial equipment such as cutters and metal detectors in accordance with established procedures. Move product from sticks into sausage cutters and ensure proper flow through each stage of production. Navigate full and empty trolleys through the production area, ensuring materials and products are moved safely and on time. Visually monitor meat quality and identify any products that do not meet specifications, placing them into designated rework bins. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain a clean, organized work area free of debris such as meat and blood. Adhere to all safety, quality, and sanitation standards while working in a cold storage environment. Accurately follow recipes and procedures, including weighing ingredients and verifying proper labeling of products. Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to meet daily production goals and support overall team performance. Essential Skills Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for the duration of an entire shift. Capability to frequently lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Comfort working in cold storage environments, routinely between 30-45 degrees. Strong attention to detail when following recipes, weighing ingredients, and ensuring correct labeling. Effective teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with co-workers and supervisors in a production setting. Additional Skills & Qualifications High school diploma or GED is preferred but not always required. Previous experience in food production or a warehouse environment is typically preferred; on-the-job training is often provided. Food Handler Certificate is frequently required or considered a strong asset. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food production environment. Experience with general labor, general production, packing, and working with meat or meat cutting is beneficial. Why Work Here? You will join a reliable operation where safety, quality, and teamwork are core values. The company offers structured training to help you succeed in a specialized production environment and provides stability through consistent scheduling. You can expect access to benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with opportunities to grow your skills in food manufacturing and equipment operation. Work Environment This role is based in a cold storage production facility where temperatures routinely range from 30 to 45 degrees. You will work in a fast-paced environment that involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the entire shift. The standard schedule runs from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The work area includes industrial equipment such as cutters, metal detectors, and Multivac packaging machines, and requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and strict sanitation standards. Appropriate attire for a cold, food-production setting is required, including any protective gear provided in accordance with safety and hygiene guidelines. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.00/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 Miami,FL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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.