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General Production Worker

Aerotek

Chicago, IL • 10/16/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: General Production WorkerJob Description

Join our team as a General Production Worker where you will be working at the end of the line with finished corrugated boxes. This role is fast-paced and may initially seem challenging, but it becomes straightforward once you get the hang of it.

Responsibilities
  • Count the loads needed for each run, involving basic math to count bundles and stack.
  • Build customer orders for shipping.
  • Load boxes on and off conveyor lines.
  • Form loads of bundles of cardboard.
  • Move boxes around on the conveyor to form bundles as they move down the line.
  • Stack bundles up to 6 bundles tall, each containing between 10-25 boxes per customer order.
  • Measure orders and boxes and retrieve pieces from inventory as needed.
  • Read and interpret diagrams and follow work orders on the CPU screen.
Essential Skills
  • Manufacturing experience in a medium or fast-paced environment.
  • Machine operating or production line work experience.
  • Basic math skills for counting and sorting by size.
  • Ability to read and interpret diagrams.
  • Computer skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand on feet all day every day.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience in packaging, corrugating, cartoning, or box handling.
  • Experience working with corrugated materials.
Why Work Here?

Experience a laid-back work culture that emphasizes quality above all. You will be part of a small team, but once trained, you will work independently. Enjoy a supportive environment that values work-life balance and personal growth.

Work Environment

You will work in an extremely automated work environment with 2-3 other people. The workplace is laid back and focuses on quality. Safety is paramount, with the requirement of steel toe boots, jeans or work pants, and shirts. Safety glasses are provided. The position operates on a 3rd shift schedule from Sunday to Thursday, 10 PM to 6 AM, with initial training on the 1st shift for up to two weeks from 6 AM to 2 PM.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

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.