Production Associate
- Vista, CA, United States
$19.5 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $19.5 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Production Associate Bottling Line Support OperatorJob DescriptionThe Production Associate Bottling Line Support Operator supports high-volume bottling operations by handling materials, replenishing production equipment, and maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work area. This role works on a highly regulated softgel bottling line, ensuring accurate counting, bottling, and capping of products while following established procedures and quality standards.Responsibilities
- Bring in pallets of softgel bulk in red tote containers and open each bag of softgels to replenish the pill counter hopper; handle bags weighing up to approximately 10 kilograms.
- Transport pallets of bottles to the line and open each box using a safety box cutter to replenish the bottle unscrambler machine; manage pallets that typically contain 16 boxes of bottles.
- Bring in bags of bottle caps and replenish the cap machine; handle cap bags weighing an average of 5 kilograms.
- Keep accurate counts of softgel pallets brought into the department to ensure correct bulk quantities are bottled, and record pallet counts on the bulk list for each batch order.
- Clean and maintain the pill counter machine after every bulk changeover to ensure consistent performance and product quality.
- Promptly report any materials, process, or equipment concerns, questions, or problems to the Department Lead for appropriate resolution.
- Follow established departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs), company current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and all written and verbal instructions.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations, at all times.
- Maintain a safe work environment by functioning in a safe manner and adhering to all safety guidelines.
- Perform other production and support duties as assigned by the Department Lead or Supervisor to ensure smooth bottling line operations.
Essential Skills
- Ability to read, write, and understand English documentation to follow procedures and production records.
- Basic math skills, including multiplication, division, conversions, and measurement calculations, to support accurate counting and recording.
- Ability to follow written procedures, SOPs, and GMP guidelines in a heavily regulated environment.
- Strong attention to detail to maintain accurate pallet counts, proper replenishment, and compliance with documentation requirements.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to safety rules, regulations, and proper use of equipment such as safety box cutters.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently as part of daily material handling and replenishment tasks.
- Reliability and a positive, cooperative attitude to support team-based production operations.
- Capability to operate and support production machinery such as pill counters, bottle unscramblers, and cap machines.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vista, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vista, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Vista,CA.
About Aerotek
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):
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Skills
- Good manufacturing practices
- Documentation
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Material handling