Holiday Packaging Machine Operator

Staff Perm; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Job summary

Staff Perm, LLC is seeking a Holiday Packaging Machine Operator in Des Plaines, IL for the holiday season. This seasonal contract role involves packing holiday cards, preparing products for shipment, and supporting shipping operations.

Training is provided for machinery operation to help you develop technical skills while earning extra income during the busy season. The position offers night shifts (10:30 PM - 6:30 AM), Sunday-Thursday with weekend work through December 19, and benefits

Qualifications

• Pick and packing or general warehouse experience.
• Able to work the scheduled night shifts and weekends.
• Drug screening required; candidates may start with drug screening pending.

Responsibilities

• Pack holiday cards and prepare products for shipment.
• Perform shipping, shrink wrapping, and sorting tasks.
• Operate machinery as needed, with training provided.
• Wear identifiable clothing such as colored vests or shirts.
• Work primarily within designated Planet Art work areas and common areas like lunch and restrooms.
• Be available to work up to 7 days a week from Thanksgiving to just before Christmas.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Job description

Join our team this holiday season as a Holiday Packaging Machine Operator and gain hands‑on experience operating packaging equipment in a fast‑paced environment.

This seasonal contract role involves packing holiday cards, preparing products for shipment, and supporting shipping operations. Training is provided for machinery operation, making it ideal for candidates eager to develop technical skills while earning extra income during the busy holiday season.

Job Details

• EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contract
• PAY RATE: $20 per hour
• LOCATION: Des Plaines, IL 60018
• SCHEDULE: 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday-Thursday plus weekend work until December 19
• POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2
• BENEFITS: Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and much more!

Responsibilities

• Pack holiday cards and prepare products for shipment.
• Perform shipping, shrink wrapping, and sorting tasks.
• Operate machinery as needed, with training provided.
• Wear identifiable clothing such as colored vests or shirts.
• Work primarily within designated Planet Art work areas and common areas like lunch and restrooms.
• Be available to work up to 7 days a week from Thanksgiving to just before Christmas.

Required Qualifications

• Pick and packing or general warehouse experience.
• Ability to work the scheduled night shifts and weekends as required.
• Drug screening required; candidates may start with drug screening pending.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Willingness to wear identifiable clothing during shifts.
• Ability to work in a seasonal, fast-paced environment.

Staff Perm is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background check and drug screen based on local, state and federal laws in your region.

Minor offenses will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration, and all situations are reviewed by HR for compliance with local laws and hiring requirements for the role.