Manufacturing Tech

**2nd shift Sanitation/Blending Operator**

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$24HR + OT weekly!

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician supports production by assisting machine operators, handling raw materials, and performing mixing, blending, and compounding activities in a flavor and fragrance manufacturing environment. This role requires consistent heavy lifting, adherence to safety and quality standards, and flexibility to help in various areas of the facility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators with off-loading materials and general production support.
• Manually move buckets and vats of flavor materials throughout the facility.
• Assist with mixing, blending, and compounding products according to documented procedures and work orders.
• Follow all safety regulations, rules, and good manufacturing practices at all times.
• Work in an environment with a variety of strong flavors and fragrances, such as vanilla, garlic, and fish oil.
• Perform various duties around the facility to provide coverage when team members are out.
• Clean production areas, including general facility cleaning tasks.
• Clean bowls and equipment after food production to maintain sanitation standards.
• Handle materials and products in compliance with GMP and FDA requirements.
• Use a tablet to read and follow documentation, recipes, and work orders.
• Serve as a production helper and support multiple areas of the operation as needed.
• Lift and move items weighing 50+ pounds on a consistent basis.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including beard masks when applicable.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, or similar process-driven manufacturing environment.
• Background in mixing, blending, compounding, or following recipes in a production setting.
• Ability to read and follow documentation, recipes, and work orders accurately.
• Comfort working in a flavor and fragrance environment with strong and varied smells.
• Capability to lift 50+ pounds on a consistent basis.
• Familiarity with production, manufacturing, and material handling processes.
• Ability to use a tablet or similar device to access production information.
• Willingness to follow and uphold GMP and FDA-related guidelines and safety standards.
• Flexibility to assist in various areas of production as a general production helper.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in food manufacturing or pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Experience with blending, compounding, and production mixing processes.
• Understanding of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and FDA-regulated environments.
• Comfort with repetitive tasks and standing, walking, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a beard mask or maintaining no facial hair where needed for safety and hygiene.
• Strong attention to detail when following recipes and production instructions.

Why Work Here?

Join a well-established flavor manufacturer that offers significant opportunities for upward growth and long-term career development. You will work with a tenured team that provides valuable hands-on training and knowledge sharing. Enjoy a collaborative and supportive team environment, along with catered lunches and a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous learning.

Work Environment

This role is based in a flavor and fragrance manufacturing facility where a wide range of strong smells, such as vanilla, garlic, and fish oil, are present at all times. The position is on 2nd shift and requires the ability to work weekends and extended 12-hour days when production volumes are high. The environment follows GMP and FDA standards and provides all necessary personal protective equipment, including beard masks when required. Work is physically demanding, involving frequent lifting of 50+ pounds, standing, and moving throughout the production floor. A tablet is used regularly to access and follow work orders and documentation, and attire must comply with safety and hygiene requirements appropriate for a food-related production setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CERRITOS, CA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in CERRITOS,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

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.