Utility Worker (Operations)

Utility workers play a vital role in maintaining the smooth operation of their department. They are responsible for physically handling products, materials, and supplies, as well as inspecting products to ensure high quality.

• Load and unload HPP torpedoes.
• Stand bottles up at HPP discharge.
• Operate the HPP dumper.
• Make and pre-build boxes.
• Bring in fiber and packaging materials for the lines.
• Load caps into cap hoppers.
• Conduct general labor related to the bottling process.
• Assist with shipping, pack-out, receiving, and inventory tasks.
• Build pallets and move or stack cases weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when in the plant.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• General production skills.
• Experience in packaging, packing, and bottling.
• Familiarity with production and filling machines.
• One year of previous production experience, preferably in food and beverage.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, with most tasks involving consistent lifting of 10 lbs.

This is an opportunity to join a growing company with potential for personal growth and advancement. Employees are encouraged to provide feedback for environmental improvements. Upon conversion, employees receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, a matching 401k, vacation, sick, and holiday time off, as well as free juice!

This role is within a wet, refrigerated manufacturing facility with temperatures below 40°F, similar to a Costco cold room. Occasionally, tasks may occur in a dry warehouse environment with temperatures up to 85°F or in freezer conditions at –10°F. Work areas can be tight, and employees will be exposed to noisy environments exceeding 85 dBA. Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear protection, and steel-toed shoes, is mandatory. The position requires efficient and safe performance of repetitive tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanside, CA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Oceanside,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 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.