Packaging Lead

Aerotek; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life 보험

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aerotek in Mount Prospect, IL is seeking a Packaging Lead to oversee daily packaging operations in a GMP environment, leading a team of Packaging Associates, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals. This is a hands-on leadership role on the 1st shift with a Monday–Friday schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to train staff, complete documentation, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead or Supervisor in manufacturing or packaging.
• Packaging, GMP, or related industry experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with production documentation and quality procedures.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Packaging Associates during daily operations.
• Assign work and monitor productivity to meet production goals.
• Train employees on packaging procedures, safety practices, and GMP requirements.
• Verify labels, materials, lot numbers, and product specifications.
• Perform line clearances, startup checks, and quality inspections.
• Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment and process issues.
• Promote a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Support employee development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

GMP experience

Safety-conscious

Job description

HIRING: Packaging Lead - $22-25/hr - 1st shift 7am-3:30pm M-F

Lead a Team. Drive Results. Grow Your Career.

We're seeking an experienced Packaging Lead to oversee daily packaging operations in a clean, GMP-compliant manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading a team of Packaging Associates, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring production goals are met.

Shift Options

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Packaging Associates during daily operations.
• Assign work and monitor productivity to meet production goals.
• Train employees on packaging procedures, safety practices, and GMP requirements.
• Verify labels, materials, lot numbers, and product specifications.
• Perform line clearances, startup checks, and quality inspections.
• Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment and process issues.
• Promote a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Support employee development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lead, Team Lead, Line Lead, or Supervisor in manufacturing or packaging.
• Packaging, production, assembly, food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or GMP experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Experience with production documentation and quality procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Why Join Us?

• Stable Monday-Friday schedule
• Clean, temperature-controlled facility
• Opportunities for advancement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and career development

Work Environment

Work is performed in a clean, GMP-compliant manufacturing facility. Employees wear required PPE, including hairnets, masks, gloves, and booties, while working in production areas. The environment is team-oriented, safety-focused, and dedicated to producing high-quality products.

If you're a hands‑on leader who enjoys developing teams and driving results, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully on‑site position in Mount Prospect,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.