1st Shift Packer

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short‑term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Elgin, IL is seeking a Packer on 1st shift to join the production team. You will package finished products, inspect items for quality, and prepare orders for shipment on a fast-paced line.

This role offers hands-on work with standing tasks, requires good attention to detail and teamwork, and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, IL Paid Leave Hours, 401k, life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, or packaging experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to lift, move, and stack products safely as needed.
• Dependable attendance record and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished products into boxes, cartons, or trays according to established specifications.
• Inspect bottles, caps, labels, and seals to identify defects or inconsistencies.
• Monitor the production line and remove defective or non-conforming products.
• Assemble boxes and apply labels to finished products for shipment.
• Palletize finished goods and prepare them for storage or distribution.

Skills

Packaging

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Team player

Physical stamina

Lifting ability

Job description

Job Title: Packer

City and State: Elgin, IL

Pay Rate: $16.00/hour

Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Employment Type: Evaluation to Hire

Summary: Our client in Elgin, IL is seeking a Packer to join their production team on 1st shift. In this role, you will be responsible for packaging finished products, inspecting items for quality, and preparing orders for shipment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing quality products.

• Pack finished products into boxes, cartons, or trays according to established specifications.
• Inspect bottles, caps, labels, and seals to identify defects or inconsistencies.
• Monitor the production line and remove defective or non‑conforming products.
• Assemble boxes and apply labels to finished products for shipment.
• Palletize finished goods and prepare them for storage or distribution.

• Previous manufacturing, production, or packaging experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to lift, move, and stack products safely as needed.
• Dependable attendance record and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short‑term disability
• Referral bonuses