Entry Level Production Worker

Job Title: Packaging Line Worker

Job Description

As a Packaging Line Worker, you will be responsible for stocking and sorting product and packaging supplies, measuring and examining materials to ensure they meet established standards, and inspecting specifications before packaging. Your role will involve placing materials into containers, sealing them, and removing any damaged materials. You will also transfer materials between work areas, clean and sterilize equipment, report issues to management, and assist in other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Stock and sort product and packaging supplies such as film, boxes, lids, bottles, ink, and labels.

• Measure and examine materials and finished products to ensure conformance to established standards.

• Inspect lot numbers, expiration dates, and other specifications before packaging.

• Place materials into containers, cartons, and boxes.

• Seal containers or boxes using hands, fasteners, tape, and hand tools.

• Remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials or packing supplies.

• Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas.

• Clean and sterilize the equipment and tools as specified.

• Provide information or indication of problems to management or quality assurance.

• Report to work regularly and on time.

• Perform duties safely and report unsafe conditions or actions.

• Assist in other duties as needed and directed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in warehouse packing and inventory management.

• Attention to detail and ability to monitor for quality.

• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.

• Ability to stand, squat, bend, and lift for extended periods.

• Problem sensitivity and good judgment.

• Knowledge of food production processing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning equipment to prevent cross-contamination.

• Ability to work well with others.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy an attendance bonus where maintaining perfect attendance for two weeks results in a $0.50/hour raise for those weeks. We also offer a quarterly bonus tied to the company's success. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan with a 4% employer match.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and may expose employees to noise and airborne particles, including some allergens. Tasks need to be completed within specific time frames, which may create a sense of time pressure to meet deadlines. The first shift operates from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/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 Tempe,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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.