1st Shift Production Associate

Aerotek • Erlanger, KY • 18h ago

Aerotek is Hiring for 1st Shift Production Associate Roles

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a 1st Shift Production Associate, where you will play a vital role in the dough production process. Your responsibilities will include batch setup and mixing, as well as stacking and cooling dough trays. You will work in a clean and organized environment, ensuring quality and efficiency in the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

Perform batch setup and mixing process for dough according to the correct recipe for size and @type.

Gather, measure, and mix ingredients based on current recipe requirements.

Record batch data, including dough temperature, and maintain proofing library with samples from each batch.

Become dough certified through required training and maintain certification annually.

Perform metal detector checks and record them accurately on the CCP log.

Refill bulk ingredient containers and pull ingredients from dry storage as needed.

Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the work area, including sweeping, mopping, and waste disposal.

Remove loaded dough trays from the line and cross stack for cooling purposes.

Work in dough cooler with temperatures ranging from 33°-38°.

Ensure trays are moved to designated areas and maintain clean trays during stacking procedures.

Process cooled stacks of dough and assist with down stacking.

Check trays for proper labeling and document down stack logs accordingly.

Rotate pallets of dough in cooler to accommodate current production.

Gather and count returned or expired dough trays, scraping dough into waste barrels.

Perform daily responsibilities including weighing and recording dough waste, sanitation tasks, and sorting trays.

Use manual pallet jack or forklift for retrieving pallets and raw ingredients.

Manually place dough in trays if the placement machine malfunctions.

Essential Skills

Experience in food production, warehouse, and manufacturing.

Ability to load and unload products, and perform general manual labor.

Proficiency in mixing products.

Experience with repetitive lifting up to 50lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Desire for a long-term position with potential for quick advancement.

Strong work ethic and ability to be cross-trained.

Why Work Here?

This position offers an opportunity to work in a clean and organized facility with a supportive team environment. You will have the chance to be trained in various areas, enabling career growth and advancement. Enjoy working in a facility that provides necessary clothing and PPE, ensuring comfort and safety.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing and distribution facility serving a tri-state area. The facility is clean, with a chilly refer area manageable with appropriate clothing. Contractors are rotated to prevent prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, with a maximum of 45 minutes in the freezer per shift. In summer, the dry storage area can reach up to 80 degrees, but movement in and out of cooler areas helps mitigate discomfort. Required attire includes nonslip and oil-resistant steel-toe shoes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Erlanger, Kentucky.

Apply If Interested !

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Erlanger,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2025.

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.

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