Production Worker | Up To 19.75hr

**Job Title: General Production Worker - Up to 19.75/hour****Job Description**- Follow all food-related GMP and SOP guidelines- Pack items on the lines for shipment- Ensure items are not damaged, broken, etc.- Correctly use ingredients for mixing- Check weights and accurately record all lot and bag numbers used- Practice sanitation of the equipment due to food packaging- Maintain a clean work area- Consistently lift 50-55 lbs at waist height, or shift weight side to side- Work in confined spaces, such as spiral staircases- Work in a hot environment in non-AC areas- Utilize heights, such as catwalks above machines**Hard Skills**+ Ability to lift 50-55 lbs consistently+ Willingness to train on forklift usage in the future+ Previous machine operation experience in manufacturing**Job Type**This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 3 Month(s).**Work Site**This is a fully on-site position in Defiance, Ohio.**Work Environment**Large, older style brick manufacturing building with additional locations across the street. They produce dry powder items like Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa mix. This is a food-grade, GMP-required facility. The environment can be hot in areas, but the mixing area is air-conditioned. The starting pay is $19/hour with a $0.50 2nd shift and $0.75 3rd shift differential. The facility requires adherence to GMP requirements, including checking for food allergies, no jewelry or removable items, wearing uniforms at all times, and steel-toed boots. There are a lot of stairs and walking required due to the building layout.**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.