Production Assistant - Night Shift

Immediately Hiring a Production Assistant in Chambersburg, PA!

Night Shift- 5pm-5am!

2/2/3 schedule!

$18.87/hr to start!

Will Train.

Full-Time and Long-Term.

Job Description

The Production Assistant Night Shift supports the safe and efficient operation of filling and packaging lines to complete products for customer orders. This role works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, following established policies, procedures, and food safety standards while performing packaging, basic equipment operation, and general production tasks throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating filling line and packaging equipment to help produce finished products according to customer orders and production schedules.
• Perform general visual inspections of products during operation to identify defects, damage, or irregularities and take appropriate action when issues arise.
• Package finished products by assembling corrugated boxes and partitions, packing finished product into boxes, manually sealing cases, labeling or stenciling cases with proper identification, and placing finished cases on pallets using predetermined case placements, spending approximately 40% of the workday on these tasks.
• Make minor machine adjustments as needed to support consistent packaging quality and smooth line operation.
• Monitor product cases to ensure proper weight and verify that all packaging components are accurate and present, including checking machinery for film splices, breakage, and jams, and promptly report issues to the machine operator.
• Prepare the work area for production at the start of the shift and maintain a clean and orderly workspace throughout the shift.
• Place damaged product packages into designated containers and properly discard trash and waste materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Start and stop assigned production equipment during the shift in alignment with production requirements and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate daily reports on product, brand, type, and quantity produced to support production tracking and quality records.
• Support the SQF (Safe Quality Food) Program by following food safety and housekeeping standards, maintaining an audit-ready department, and promptly addressing any food safety concerns.
• Work collaboratively with team members and follow standard instructions to meet production goals and quality expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall production, packaging, and warehouse operations.
• Remain available to work until production is complete, which may extend beyond the scheduled shift end time when required.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete production reports and related documentation accurately.
• Ability to use sound judgment to monitor product quality and identify issues that require attention or escalation.
• Ability to understand and follow standard instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines in a manufacturing environment.
• Manual dexterity, strength, and stamina to stand for an 8-hour shift while performing repetitive production and packaging tasks.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without assistance as appropriate.
• Physical capability to perform intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift.
• Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to operate production and packaging equipment safely and effectively.
• Willingness and ability to work a night shift schedule and stay until production is complete when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, packaging, labeling, general labor, or warehouse environments is beneficial.
• Comfort working around automated filling and packaging equipment in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate labeling, case identification, and adherence to packaging specifications.
• Reliability and strong work ethic to support consistent production output and team performance.
• Commitment to food safety, SQF standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

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

The pay range for this position is $18.87 - $18.87/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract position based out of Chambersburg, PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Chambersburg,PA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.