Food Production Associate
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
72% STARs in role.
Immediately Hiring Food Production Worker
Shift 6:30pm-6:30am (M-F)
Pay $15.50 an hour
Location: Yadkinville
Job Title: Food Production Associate
Job Description
The Production Associate operates a variety of food processing and baking equipment to support consistent, high-quality production. This role focuses on meeting hourly and daily production goals while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment on a high-volume production line.
Responsibilities
- Operate a variety of food processing and baking equipment, including ovens and packaging machinery, in a safe and efficient manner.
- Set up production machines at the start of shifts, ensuring all settings, materials, and components are correct for the scheduled products.
- Monitor production lines to maintain consistent product quality and identify any issues with machines or processes.
- Meet or exceed hourly and daily production goals by working efficiently and following established procedures.
- Perform basic machine adjustments and minor troubleshooting to keep equipment running smoothly.
- Follow quality control procedures to ensure products meet established standards and specifications.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area by following sanitation guidelines and cleaning equipment and work surfaces as required.
- Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of machinery.
- Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to coordinate workflow and support continuous production.
- Follow written and verbal instructions, production schedules, and standard operating procedures accurately.
Essential Skills
- Experience working in a production environment operating some type of machine.
- Ability to operate and monitor production and packaging machinery safely and efficiently.
- Basic mechanical aptitude to perform machine setup and minor adjustments.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent product quality.
- Ability to follow safety, sanitation, and quality control procedures.
- Capability to meet hourly and daily production goals in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively on a production line.
- Willingness and physical ability to work 12-hour shifts.
Work Environment
This role is based in a food processing facility operating 12-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, with additional production needs on Fridays, providing a guaranteed 48+ hours per week. Typical shift hours are from 6:30 to 6:30. The facility is non-climate controlled, and the area near the ovens can become warm. As part of food processing operations, employees must follow strict hygiene and safety standards, including wearing a hair net, beard net (if applicable), and a smock while on the production floor. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with an emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and adherence to food handling and sanitation procedures
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Yadkinville, NC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.50/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)
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Yadkinville, NC.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Yadkinville,NC.
About Aerotek
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.
Posting ID: JP-006408878