General Production Worker

Aerotek; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays/vacation

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a General Production Worker for its Rockford, IL facility. The role involves operating production equipment, bagging and palletizing product, and supporting safe, efficient plant operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with a small team to ensure accurate orders, documentation, and a clean, organized facility while performing physically demanding tasks throughout your shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months in production, machine operation, forklift operation, or construction.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift or willingness to learn.
• Basic math for weight measurements and counts.
• Accurate documentation for deliveries and orders.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and work in dusty environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate bagging machines and production controls for accurate packaging.
• Move and stack bags along a conveyor system for storage or shipment.
• Seal, label, and palletize bags safely for transport.
• Operate sit-down forklift to move pallets and unload deliveries.
• Receive orders, verify quantities and complete paperwork accurately.
• Perform weight checks and inventory counting as required.
• Stage inventory for production and shipping; maintain clean areas.
• Follow safety procedures in heights, equipment use, and materials.
• Collaborate with a small team to meet production goals and overtime.

Skills

Production experience

Forklift operation

Basic math

Documentation

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This role involves operating production equipment to bag and palletize product, handle materials safely and efficiently, and supporting overall plant operations in a fast-paced, industrial environment. You will work with a small, close-knit team to ensure accurate order processing, proper documentation, and a clean, organized facility while performing physically demanding tasks throughout your shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate production controls and bagging machines to load, weigh, and pack product accurately and efficiently.
• Work along a conveyor system to move, stack, and organize bags of feed for storage or shipment.
• Seal and label bags and set up pallets and stack bags or product safely to secure for transport or storage.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move pallets, load and unload deliveries, and place inventory in the proper locations.
• Receive orders and deliveries, verify quantities, and complete required documentation and paperwork accurately.
• Use basic math skills to perform weight checks, count inventory, and verify order quantities.
• Pull inventory from storage locations and stage it for production or shipping as needed.
• Store inventory in designated areas, following organizational and safety guidelines.
• Perform janitorial and housekeeping duties as needed, including cleaning work areas and equipment to maintain an organized environment.
• Work safely in a dusty, non-climate-controlled environment and remain comfortable performing tasks that may be dirty or physically demanding.
• Lift and carry 50 lb. bags of feed repeatedly throughout the day.
• Follow all safety procedures when working at heights, using equipment, and handling materials.
• Collaborate with a small team to meet production goals and support extended hours and overtime when required.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience working in production, machine operation, forklift operation, or construction.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift or a strong willingness and ability to learn forklift operation.
• Basic math skills to perform weight measurements, counts, and simple calculations.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately when receiving deliveries and processing orders.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Comfort working at heights as part of daily production and material handling tasks.
• Willingness to work in a dusty, non-climate-controlled environment and perform physically demanding labor.
• General labor or production experience with familiarity in order processing and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on a farm or in a feed mill environment.
• Previous general labor experience in industrial or agricultural settings.
• Previous experience working in production, farm work, or similar hands-on roles.
• Comfort performing janitorial and housekeeping duties in addition to production tasks.
• Strong attention to detail when weighing, labeling, and documenting products.
• Ability to work effectively in a small, tight-knit team environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, supportive team where supervisors treat people with respect and value hard work. The organization offers progressive pay raises, a comprehensive benefits package including health and vision coverage, a retirement plan, and a 401(k). You can also enjoy several paid holidays and vacation time, along with consistent opportunities for overtime, providing both stability and the chance to increase your earnings.

Work Environment

This facility produces a variety of farm animal feed and operates with a team of approximately 13 individuals, creating a tight-knit and collaborative atmosphere. The environment is non-climate-controlled, which means it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and it can be dusty at times, so you should be comfortable working in conditions where you may get dirty. The plant is organized and structured, with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness. The current opening is on first shift, with standard hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and most team members work 1020 hours of overtime per week to help meet production needs. Dress code allows shorts in the summer, but steel-toed boots are required at all times for safety.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Rockford, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,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.