Packer

Job Title: Packer

Location: Elk Grove, CA

Pay: $19.57/hr - $21.57/hr

Shifts: 2nd / 3rd

Job Description

As a Packer, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of production lines and the accurate packaging of products according to specifications and guidelines. You will engage in job rotations within your shift, which may include manual packaging, sealing products, organizing them into boxes, placing them on pallets, and operating pallet jacks to transport finished products or raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in accordance with Safety and Food Safety Standards.
• Participate in safety training programs and contribute to safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations.
• Retrieve product specifications from the company ERP system and identify the specifications of packaging materials.
• Program the date machine for bags and boxes according to daily production rotation.
• Prepare the workstation at the start of the shift and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout.
• Meet productivity goals by following the production schedule and participate in line rotation as needed.
• Maintain communication with leaders and machine operators regarding product deficiencies.
• Operate Auto Baggers, Ilapak, and auto baggers, and complete changeovers in the packaging area.
• Enter production information into the TGI system and assure downtime is logged.
• Retrieve and return packaging materials from the warehouse.
• Practice continuous rotation within workstations and assist in the QA program.
• Follow and comply with all SQF requirements and maintain workstations accordingly.

Essential Skills

• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient use of computer and RF gun.
• Basic math skills and calculator use.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work standing for prolonged periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp, and work in adverse positions.
• Ability to comply with attendance and punctuality policies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Grade School level education; High School Diploma/GED is a plus.
• 1-2 years of experience operating or working with food manufacturing machinery equipment.
• 1-2 years of experience following work task specifications, SOPs, recipes.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to identify errors in products and packaging materials.
• Ability to work at required speed and adhere to established safety requirements.
• Schedule flexibility including weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

Work Environment

Work involves continual walking and standing on hard surfaces, climbing, and descending steps. Tasks require bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Exposure to rotating and reciprocating parts, cool, hot temperatures, and noise is common. The role requires standing for long periods and driving industrial equipment such as pallet jacks.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.57 - $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 Elk Grove,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.

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