General Production Worker

Aerotek; Thornton Township (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek seeks a Production Worker to operate and support highly automated packaging and filling lines in a food/chemical environment. You will work across multiple shifts, ensure correct packaging and labeling, and keep production flowing on the lines.

Strong computer use, EPJS/RF scanner familiarity, and adherence to safety are essential. The role emphasizes equipment setup, line changeovers, and quality checks, with opportunities for growth into senior operator roles.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years packaging line experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years manufacturing/production experience.
• 2+ years operating production and packaging machinery.
• Experience with filling, labeling and sealing processes.
• Staging of materials to support continuous line operation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Hands-on product inspections and basic quality checks.
• Experience in food or chemical production environments preferred.
• Proficient computer use for verifying/printing orders and data entry.
• Experience using EPJS and RF scanners for picking, materials handling, and inventory tracking.
• Reliable in general production tasks and material handling.
• Willing to wear steel-toed boots and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging lines and machinery to ensure consistent product flow.
• Package lids, bowls, bottles, and finished goods per procedures and quality standards.
• Inspect products and packaging for defects and quality; take corrective action when needed.
• Check labels for correctness and legibility per specifications.
• Maintain smooth line operation by clearing minor issues and organizing materials.
• Unjam lines and troubleshoot basic mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with line changeovers including staging materials and adjusting equipment.
• Monitor line performance, safety, and quality; report concerns promptly.
• Lift and palletize loads; wrap pallets for safe transport and storage.
• Use computers to verify and print orders and manage basic production docs.
• Operate with EPJS and RF scanners to track materials and inventory.
• Follow safety, cleanliness, and operational procedures on a temperature-controlled floor.
• Collaborate with team members and leads to meet production goals across shifts.

Skills

Packaging line exp

Manufacturing exp

Machinery operation

Labeling & quality

Safety compliance

Data entry

EPJS & RF scanners

Tools

EPJS

RF scanners

Job description

This role focuses on operating and supporting highly automated packaging and filling lines in a food and chemical manufacturing environment. You will work on dip and dressing lines, ensure products are correctly packaged and labeled, and help maintain smooth, efficient production across multiple shifts.

Job Title: Production Worker Job Description

This role focuses on operating and supporting highly automated packaging and filling lines in a food and chemical manufacturing environment. You will work on dip and dressing lines, ensure products are correctly packaged and labeled, and help maintain smooth, efficient production across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging lines and machinery, including dip and dressing lines, to ensure consistent product flow.
• Package lids, bowls, bottles, and finished goods according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Inspect products and packaging for defects, accuracy, and overall quality, taking corrective action as needed.
• Check labels for correctness, placement, and legibility to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Keep product flowing on the lines by clearing minor issues, organizing materials, and maintaining work pace.
• Unjam lines and troubleshoot basic mechanical or flow issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with changeovers between different product lines, including staging materials and adjusting equipment settings.
• Monitor packaging and filling lines for performance, safety, and quality, and promptly report any concerns.
• Lift boxes onto pallets, stack product safely, and prepare loads for shipment.
• Wrap pallets securely to ensure safe transport and storage of finished goods.
• Use computers comfortably to verify and print orders and manage basic production documentation.
• Work with EPJS and RF scanners to track materials, orders, and inventory within the production environment.
• Follow all safety, cleanliness, and operational procedures on a temperature-controlled production floor.
• Collaborate with team members and leads to meet production goals and maintain a smooth workflow across shifts.

Essential Skills

• Packaging line experience of 2–3 years in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Manufacturing experience of at least 2 years in a production or general labor role.
• Proven ability to operate production and packaging machinery for a minimum of 2 years.
• Experience with packaging processes, including filling, labeling, and sealing.
• Ability to perform staging of materials and products to support continuous line operation.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly during the shift.
• Hands-on experience with product inspections and basic quality checks.
• Comfort working in food or chemical production environments (strongly preferred).
• Proficiency using computers for verifying and printing orders and basic data entry.
• Ability to use EPJS and RF scanners for picking, material handling, and inventory tracking.
• Reliability in general production and general labor tasks, including loading and material handling.
• Willingness and ability to wear steel-toed boots and follow all safety guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in foods or chemical manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience with setups and changeovers on packaging or production lines.
• Familiarity with material handling, picking, and staging in a smaller facility setting.
• Comfort working in a three-shift operation and adapting to different shift schedules.
• Strong attention to detail for inspections, labeling, and overall product quality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a production team.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a profitable, consistently busy operation that offers clear opportunities for growth into senior operator and lead roles. The environment supports advancement with the potential for pay increases upon conversion and ongoing development into higher-level positions. Team members enjoy a clean cafeteria and common areas, discounted products from the facility, and the benefits of working with highly automated machinery in a stable, well-run operation.

Work Environment

The role is based on a normal production floor in a temperature-controlled facility with approximately 110 employees. The operation runs across three shifts: first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., second shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and third shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights. The facility features cleaner common areas and a nice cafeteria where employees can purchase products at discounted rates. Machinery is highly automated, and team members work with EPJS, RF scanners, and standard production equipment. Steel-toed boots are required, and employees follow established safety and cleanliness standards throughout the production floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Thornton, 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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Thornton,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.