Production Assistant

Now Hiring for Production Assistants in Chambersburg, PA!

Temporary roles- 4-6 month assignments

1st shift- 6am-2pm and 2nd shift- 2pm-10pm- Monday-Friday!

Full-time/overtime available!

$16-18/hr to start

Job Description

The Production Assistant supports the efficient operation of a high-volume filling and packaging line in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on assisting with equipment operation, packaging finished products to meet customer orders, and maintaining a clean, safe, and audit-ready work area in accordance with established policies, procedures, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating filling line equipment and packaging machinery to complete products according to customer orders and production schedules.
• Perform general visual inspections of products during operation to identify defects or irregularities and ensure quality standards are met.
• Package finished products by assembling corrugated boxes and partitions, packing finished products into boxes, sealing cases manually, labeling or stenciling cases with proper identification, and placing finished cases on pallets using pre-determined case placements, spending approximately 40% of the workday on these activities.
• Make minor machine adjustments as needed to maintain smooth and efficient operation of packaging and filling equipment.
• Monitor product cases to ensure proper weight, correct packaging components, and accurate operation of machinery, including watching for film splices, breakage, and machinery jams, and promptly report issues to the service machine operator.
• Prepare the work area for production at the start of the shift and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment throughout the workday.
• Place damaged product packages into appropriate containers and properly discard trash and waste materials.
• Start and stop assigned production equipment during the shift in accordance with operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate daily reports on products, including brand, type, and quantity produced.
• Support the SQF Program and promote food safety by following good manufacturing practices, maintaining housekeeping standards, and contributing to an audit-ready department.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals and overall plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and write clearly to complete various production reports and documentation.
• Ability to use sound judgment to monitor product quality and identify issues during production.
• Ability to understand and follow standard instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented production environment.
• Manual dexterity, physical strength, and stamina to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with assistance as needed.
• Capability to perform intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling as required by the job.
• Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to operate equipment, handle materials, and perform all required tasks safely.
• Willingness and ability to work until production is complete, which may extend beyond scheduled shift hours.
• Experience or aptitude in production, general labor, packaging, labeling, warehouse, or packing environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing or food production environments and related safety and quality standards.
• Comfort working with automated or semi-automated filling and packaging equipment.
• Attention to detail in monitoring product weight, packaging accuracy, and labeling requirements.
• Reliability and strong work ethic to support consistent production output.
• Willingness to support food safety initiatives and SQF or similar quality programs.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and perform a variety of tasks as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing operation that invests in its employees through on-the-job training and clear opportunities for career growth. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package starting on their first day, including profit sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligibility criteria are met), paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, as well as medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage. Additional support includes basic and supplemental AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account, and an employee assistance program. The organization values employee recognition and regularly hosts appreciation events, fostering a supportive and engaging workplace culture. There is also potential for pay increases upon being hired directly by the company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chambersburg, PA.

The pay range for this position is $16.87 - $18.87/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 Chambersburg,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 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.