Food Production Worker

Company: Aerotek
Location: Hershey
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: General Production Worker Job Description Join our dynamic team as a General Production Worker, where you'll rotate through various roles including Tray Scraper, Cupper, Picker, Handpacker, and more. This position offers a comprehensive experience in food manufacturing with opportunities for growth. Responsibilities Wear and maintain gloves in a sanitary manner, switching them out as you rotate. Supply cups for all cup setter magazines and ensure the correct cup paper size is used. Clear stuck cup paper on the cupsetter head and reposition incorrectly deposited cup papers. Scrape trays and keep the cupsetter area clean at all times. Remove defective products from inspection belts and perform metal detection checks. Clean Tonnaer screw and housing when the line is down for one shift or longer. Fill cases with the required number of bags and monitor the integrity of bag seals. Inspect wrapped products and perform quality tracking for finished products. Rotate through stations in a timely fashion and record case counts. Essential Skills Experience in production, general labor, packaging, and food manufacturing. Proficiency in operating within a food production environment. Capability to work both 2nd and 3rd shifts, with initial training on 1st shift. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in packer/picker, cleaning, and hand packing roles is preferred. Must wear steel-toed or composite-toed shoes. Pants must be worn, jeans are acceptable but cannot have rips. Why Work Here? Work with a top-rated employer renowned for its employee-friendly policies. Enjoy discounts at the employee store and benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. Become part of a well-known company offering comprehensive benefits. Work Environment Work in a clean, climate-controlled food manufacturing environment adhering to all GMPs. The role requires wearing a hair net/beard net, provided jacket, hard hat, gloves, and no jewelry. Long sleeves are permissible but cannot be rolled up. Work involves 2nd and 3rd shift rotations, with initial training on the 1st shift. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Hershey, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Hershey,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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