General Production Worker

This role supports high-volume production and packaging operations by handling bottles, caps, and containers, performing quality checks, and assisting with batch mixing and housekeeping tasks across multiple lines and areas of the facility. You will work in a clean, temperature-controlled environment, moving between packaging, formulation, and general labor duties as needed while following strict safety and quality standards.

• Place caps and lids on bottles accurately and efficiently.
• Bottle products into boxes and cases according to production requirements.
• Place bottles, caps, and lids into boxes in an organized and consistent manner.
• Sort and separate finished products by size, type, or order specifications.
• Pack jugs and bottles into boxes securely to prevent damage during shipping.
• Lift and stage boxes for palletizing, wrapping, or further processing.
• Palletize and wrap boxes and containers to prepare them for storage or shipment.
• Place boxes and products into sealing machinery and monitor proper operation.
• Perform quality inspections by counting, sorting, and checking product size and consistency.
• Apply tags and labels to products and boxes accurately to meet order and compliance requirements.
• Pull cases off the line and stack them neatly on pallets.
• Wrap and stage cases and boxes in designated areas for shipping or storage.
• Work on multiple production lines to package products as production needs change.
• Assist machine operators with batch mixing, including weighing out product liquids and completing prep work for batches.
• Work with drums and totes safely, including moving, staging, and preparing them for production.
• Document all orders accurately to support inventory control and order tracking.
• Lift up to 55 pounds regularly as part of daily production and packaging tasks.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, and helping maintain a clean work area.
• Support facility upkeep by salting the parking lot during snowy conditions when requested.
• Move between packaging and formulation areas as needed, adapting to changing priorities and tasks.
• Operate safely in a manufacturing environment with a strong focus on organization, cleanliness, and adherence to safety procedures.

• Ability to perform multiple jobs and work in multiple areas within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in manufacturing or production settings.
• Ability to lift up to 50–55 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Comfort performing repetitive motions and tasks for extended periods.
• Packaging and general labor experience, including picking, packing, lifting, sorting, counting, wrapping, and staging products.
• Ability to work on multiple production lines and handle changing tasks.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new assignments.
• Attention to detail for counting, labeling, and quality inspections.
• Reliable use of steel toe boots as part of required safety attire.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

• Background in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience with batch mixing, including weighing liquids and preparing materials, is beneficial.
• Familiarity with working around drums, totes, and sealing machinery is an advantage.
• Comfort working in both packaging and formulation environments.
• Ability to document orders and production information accurately.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including mandatory Fridays and occasional Saturdays, as needed.

You will join a safety-focused organization that offers clean, temperature-controlled facilities and takes pride in maintaining organized production and warehouse areas. The company provides strong employee benefits and emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and cross-training, giving you the opportunity to learn multiple aspects of manufacturing and packaging operations. You will work in modern, well-maintained facilities where safety, organization, and employee well-being are prioritized, and where contributions are valued in both smaller, close-knit teams and larger, high-volume operations.

This position is based across modern, temperature-controlled production and warehouse facilities. One location offers a recently remodeled, very clean, and highly organized environment with a smaller workforce and fewer lines, kettles, fillers, and blenders, creating a close-knit team atmosphere. The other location is larger, with more lines and higher production volume, housing a few hundred employees across shifts and offering multiple break rooms and security checkpoints at the front. Operations at both sites include manufacturing products, bottling, staging, and shipping. The chemicals used are not harmful, and safety is a major focus at all locations. Employees typically work 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (standard schedule is four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday with mandatory Fridays and optional Saturdays) or 2nd shift from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Everyone is expected to wear steel toe boots and follow all safety and cleanliness standards. The environment can be fast-paced and occasionally chaotic due to high production volume, and all team members are expected to wear multiple hats, moving between packaging, formulation, and housekeeping tasks as needed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago Heights, IL.

The pay range for this position is $17.25 - $18.35/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 fully onsite position in Chicago Heights,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

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.