Job Title: Food Production Associate (Packing & Palletizing) / Warehouse Worker Job Description
This role is a hands-on position in a cold food production facility, focused on packing, palletizing, and organizing finished products at the end of the production line. You help ensure that food products are accurately picked, properly packaged, safely palletized, and prepared for timely delivery. The position involves a fast-paced, physically active 10-hour shift from 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with flexibility required for scheduling and overtime based on business needs.
Responsibilities
Pick finished products and customer orders accurately from the production line and inventory.
Down-stack products from production lines and organize them in designated storage areas.
Palletize products safely and efficiently to prepare them for shipment and delivery.
Pack food products into boxes, ensuring correct counts, labels, and packaging materials.
Inspect products and packaging to verify they meet established quality and food safety standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area in accordance with company policies.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and operational procedures at all times.
Use required personal protective equipment while working in a cold production environment.
Perform repetitive tasks such as lifting, bending, and moving product throughout a 10-hour shift.
Work collaboratively with team members to meet or exceed daily production and packing goals.
Communicate issues related to product quality, safety, or equipment to appropriate team members.
Support general labor tasks as needed to keep production flowing smoothly.
Essential Skills
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout a 10-hour shift.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move 30-35 pounds.
Comfort working in a cold environment for extended periods.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as lifting, bending, and packing throughout the shift.
Strong attendance and punctuality, with a reliable and dependable work ethic.
Ability to follow directions and adhere to safety, sanitation, and company policies.
Comfort working in a fast-paced team environment.
Commitment to workplace safety and maintaining food quality standards.
Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment and appropriate insulated clothing.
Flexibility with work schedules, including overtime as business needs require.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in production, warehouse, manufacturing, or food processing is preferred but not required.
Experience with packing, picking, general labor, and packaging tasks is an asset.
Ability to work efficiently and stay organized in a high-volume environment.
Strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail when handling food products.
Comfort using basic material handling processes related to palletizing and organizing inventory.
Proven ability to collaborate with coworkers to achieve shared goals.
Why Work Here?
You join a team-oriented environment where reliability, safety, and quality are valued every day. The role offers consistent full-time hours in a growing food production operation, with opportunities to develop skills in warehouse, production, and logistics. You work in a setting that emphasizes clear procedures, teamwork, and adherence to safety and food standards, providing a stable and structured workplace for individuals who enjoy active, hands-on work.
Work Environment
This position is based in a cold food production facility where the work is fast-paced and physically active. You spend most of your 10-hour shift standing, lifting, bending, and performing repetitive motions while working at or near the production line. The environment requires regular handling of boxed and palletized food products and consistent movement throughout the shift. You must wear required personal protective equipment, including insulated clothing, to stay comfortable and safe in the cold conditions. Flexibility for overtime and varying schedules is expected to meet production demands.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Renton, WA 98057.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.57 - $21.57/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 Renton,WA 98057.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.
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.
