General Production Worker

The production worker will be responsible for operating and maintaining packaging lines and machinery, working with dip or dressing lines, packaging various products such as lids, bowls, bottles, and finished goods. The role involves inspecting products, ensuring smooth product flow, checking labels, unjamming lines, and assisting with changeovers and different product lines. Workers will monitor packaging and filling lines, lift boxes onto pallets, wrap pallets, and utilize computer skills for verifying and printing orders. The machinery used is highly automated, and the role requires comfort with EPJS and RF Scanners.

• Operate and maintain packaging lines and machinery.
• Work with dip or dressing lines and package various products.
• Inspect products and ensure smooth product flow.
• Check labels and unjam lines as needed.
• Assist with changeovers and different product lines.
• Monitor packaging and filling lines.
• Lift boxes onto pallets and wrap pallets.
• Utilize computer skills for verifying and printing orders.

• Packaging Line experience (2-3 years)
• Manufacturing Experience (2+ years)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Computer skills
• Machine Operating experience (2+ years)

• Foods/Chemical experience preferred
• Steel Toed boots
• General production and labor

The company offers a profitable and busy environment with opportunities for pay raises and career advancement into higher-level roles such as senior operators and leads. Employees enjoy discounted products from the facility, and the workplace includes clean common areas and a cafeteria. The machinery is highly automated, enhancing the work experience.

The work environment is a normal production floor that is temperature controlled. The facility is smaller, with approximately 110 people, and operates on a 3-shift schedule. Employees can purchase products at discounted rates, and the common areas and cafeteria are clean and well-maintained.

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

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Thornton,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.