**Job Title: Production Associate** **Job Description** Prepare and cook food products by following specific recipes and production instructions. Accurately measure and mix ingredients, operate cooking equipment, and ensure products meet quality standards. **Responsibilities** + Follow specific recipes and production instructions to prepare food products. + Accurately measure and mix ingredients according to the recipe. + Operate cooking equipment such as mixers and blenders to cook food products to the required specifications. + Regularly inspect food products during and after cooking to ensure they meet quality standards. + Monitor and record temperatures of food products and equipment to ensure safety and compliance. + Set up and calibrate cooking and packaging machinery before production runs. + Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment to ensure it operates efficiently. + Identify and resolve any issues with equipment during production. + Keep work areas clean and organized, following sanitation guidelines, including GMPs and HAACP procedures. + Clean and sanitize cooking equipment and utensils after use. + Keep track of ingredient inventory levels and report shortages to supervisors. + Assist in receiving and storing incoming ingredients and supplies. + Rotate stock to ensure the use of older ingredients first (FIFO - First In, First Out). **Essential Skills** + HAACP and GMP Experience - 1+ Year + Food Manufacturing - 1+ Year + Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately + Attention to detail + Good communication skills + Ability to stand for long periods + Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs repetitively) + Ability to perform repetitive tasks **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous experience in food production or a similar role is preferred + A proactive attitude and ability to work independently **Why Work Here?** Join a dedicated team in a clean food manufacturing environment with opportunities for growth. Enjoy a supportive and collaborative team atmosphere. **Work Environment** Work in a clean food manufacturing environment with a team of 12-15 people, depending on the season. The typical shift is from 3 AM to Noon, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Madison,NE. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2025. **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.