Packaging Operator

Staffmark Group; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environm

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Illinois is seeking a dependable Packaging Operator to join our manufacturing team in Wauconda. The role involves assembling products, inspecting finished work, and maintaining safe, accurate production processes on a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule.

You will read work orders, manage packaging tasks, count parts, and ensure inventory accuracy while upholding quality standards and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of manufacturing or production experience preferred, including work under production goals and timed work orders.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret work orders, including part numbers, lot numbers, packaging quantities, labels, and customer-specific instructions.
• Experience safely using basic hand tools, power tools, fixtures, or production equipment.
• Basic computer and math skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to inspect completed work for quality.
• Effective English communication skills, dependable attendance, and a team-oriented, safety-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Complete packaging work orders and package small industrial fasteners into bags, boxes, and kits according to customer specifications.
• Count parts using electronic counting scales, operate manual and automated bagging, sealing, and heat-sealing equipment, and perform assortment kit assembly.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, record completed quantities, consolidate inventory as needed, and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Follow all safety procedures and monthly safety meetings, stop production immediately for incorrect materials, non-conforming product, or quality concerns, and suggest improvements to safety, productivity, or quality.

Skills

Reading work orders

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Safety-conscious

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

Now hiring Packaging Operator

Location: Wauconda, IL

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 30-minute lunch

From Piece to Product-You're the Missing Link.

Looking for Packaging Operator jobs in Wauconda where teamwork and steady production make a difference? This opportunity lets you assemble products, inspect finished work, and help keep factory operations running safely, accurately, and efficiently.

We are seeking dependable, detail-oriented Packaging Operators to join our growing team. This position is ideal for candidates with previous manufacturing or production experience who enjoy working in a structured, fast-paced environment where quality and accuracy are essential.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior assembly, manufacturing, or production training is a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum two years of manufacturing or production experience preferred, including work under production goals and timed work orders.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret work orders, including part numbers, lot numbers, packaging quantities, labels, and customer-specific instructions.
• Experience safely using basic hand tools, power tools, fixtures, or production equipment.
• Basic computer and math skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to inspect completed work for quality.
• Effective English communication skills, dependable attendance, and a team-oriented, safety-first attitude.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and work in a clean, climate-controlled production environment for six to eight hours per shift, with a mix of standing and sitting tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, bend, reach, and twist to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Manual dexterity for frequent, repetitive hand movements while handling small parts and operating manual and automated packaging equipment.
• Ability to safely operate production equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment, including long pants and provided gloves and ear plugs.

Job Duties

• Complete packaging work orders and package small industrial fasteners into bags, boxes, and kits according to customer specifications.
• Count parts using electronic counting scales, operate manual and automated bagging, sealing, and heat-sealing equipment, and perform assortment kit assembly.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, record completed quantities, consolidate inventory as needed, and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Follow all safety procedures and monthly safety meetings, stop production immediately for incorrect materials, non-conforming product, or quality concerns, and suggest improvements to safety, productivity, or quality.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

From Stuck to Hired.

"They were really helpful. I needed a job so bad, and they helped me achieve one. I applied everywhere and got nothing. But with Staffmark, it was an amazing experience." -Jason W., Staffmark Associate

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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