Packaging Technician - Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short‑term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Elgin, IL is seeking a Packer on 1st shift to join the production team. You will package finished products, inspect items for quality, and prepare orders for shipment on a fast-paced line.

This role offers hands-on work with standing tasks, requires good attention to detail and teamwork, and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, IL Paid Leave Hours, 401k, life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, or packaging experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to lift, move, and stack products safely as needed.
• Dependable attendance record and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished products into boxes, cartons, or trays according to established specifications.
• Inspect bottles, caps, labels, and seals to identify defects or inconsistencies.
• Monitor the production line and remove defective or non-conforming products.
• Assemble boxes and apply labels to finished products for shipment.
• Palletize finished goods and prepare them for storage or distribution.

Skills

Packaging

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Team player

Physical stamina

Lifting ability

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Elgin, IL is seeking a Packer on 1st shift to join the production team. You will package finished products, inspect items for quality, and prepare orders for shipment on a fast-paced line.

This role offers hands-on work with standing tasks, requires good attention to detail and teamwork, and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, IL Paid Leave Hours, 401k, life insurance, and more.