Pickle Line

Job Title: Pickle Line Production Worker
Job Description

This role involves working on a high-speed food production line, handling packaged products and empty glass bottles, and supporting the smooth flow of operations from loading to palletizing. You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, performing physical tasks such as lifting, stacking, and organizing products while following strict cleanliness and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-speed production lines to support continuous food manufacturing operations.
• Load boxes weighing 15–20 pounds onto the front of the production machine and remove boxes from the end of the line.
• Open boxes containing empty glass bottles and feed them into the production machine to move through the full production process.
• Remove finished product boxes from the line and stack them neatly on pallets for shipment or storage.
• Perform boxing, stacking, packing, palletizing, and wrapping of products to prepare them for distribution.
• Use pallet jacks and other basic warehouse tools safely to move product and materials as needed.
• Collaborate closely with team members on the production line to maintain a steady workflow and meet production targets.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area throughout the shift in accordance with food manufacturing standards.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality guidelines to ensure safe and compliant food production.
• Monitor product and processes and report any quality or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Adapt to working on different lines and equipment as needed based on production demands.
• Stand and move continuously for 10–12 hour shifts while performing repetitive production tasks.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift 15–20 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand and be on your feet for 10–12 hour shifts.
• Ability to work effectively on a high-speed production line.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team on a production line.
• Capability to perform general labor tasks in a warehouse and production environment.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness of the work area throughout the day.
• Commitment to follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and food safety rules.
• Comfort working around strong food-related smells such as garlic, jalapeños, salsa, and taco sauce.
• Comfort working in a busy environment with many coworkers and diverse languages.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves, hair nets, beard nets, ear plugs, and safety glasses.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, production, or general labor roles is beneficial.
• Background as a production worker or production line worker is an advantage.
• Experience with stacking, packing, palletizing, and using pallet jacks is helpful.
• Comfort working around high-speed machinery and in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn different production lines and machinery to support career growth.
• Ability to identify and report potential quality or safety issues to support continuous improvement.

Why Work Here?

You will join a workplace that invests in internal growth, offering the opportunity to train on different lines and machinery and to move into roles such as forklift operator, machine operator, and full machine operator through promotion from within. Temporary employees are included in regular company events, such as cookouts, holiday gatherings, bonuses, and seasonal celebrations, creating a strong sense of community and recognition. The organization encourages proactive safety and quality behavior by offering a close call bonus when employees report issues that help maintain GMP and quality standards, reinforcing a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This position is based in a food manufacturing and warehouse environment with active production lines. The facility can be cold in the winter and warm in the summer, and there is no air conditioning or heating, while the nearby machines may generate additional heat. You will work around strong food aromas, including garlic, jalapeños, salsa, and taco sauce, and should be comfortable with these smells. Shifts are typically 10 or 12 hours, often on a first shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., requiring extended periods of standing and physical activity. You will work on a line with approximately 10–20 coworkers, and during peak season there may be 160–200 people in the warehouse, creating a busy and dynamic environment with many colleagues, including speakers of Spanish and Haitian Creole. The role requires wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves, hair nets, beard nets, ear plugs, and safety glasses, all of which are provided, while you must supply your own steel-toe boots. Temporary workers are required to wear royal blue shirts, and two shirts are provided at the start. Each employee receives a locker and lock for secure storage of personal belongings, and a break room with microwaves and vending machines is available for meals and breaks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hurlock, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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 Hurlock,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

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):
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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.