Production Helper

Aerotek; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Equality employer notice

Job summary

Aerotek in Decatur, IL is seeking a temporary Production Helper for a focused product reclamation project in a warehouse. You will evaluate, reclaim, or scrap product, returning salvageable items to production while unusable material is discarded.

The role is physically demanding with repetitive handling of oil containers and a strong emphasis on safety and clean work areas. This contract-to-hire position offers onsite work in Decatur, IL, with a pay rate of $19.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand or walk on concrete floors for 812 hours per day.
• Ability to repetitively lift, move, and rotate containers weighing up to 35 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort working around oils and food products for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to tolerate hot environments during melting processes.
• Repetitive physical work with lifting, moving, and rotating containers.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Strong reliability and consistent attendance.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, sanitation, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Dump oil from 5-gallon jugs into designated containers in a safe and controlled manner.
• Repetitively handle, lift, and turn 35 lb containers with handles throughout the shift.
• Sort product for reclamation or scrap based on established criteria.
• Work with leaking containers while following safety and cleanliness procedures.
• Reclaim product by dumping bottles of oil and assisting with melting crystallized oil.
• Organize and stage product designated for reclamation or scrap.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Follow supervisor instructions, safety procedures, and site guidelines.
• Perform repetitive physical work, including lifting, moving, and rotating containers.
• Support basic inspection and general production tasks as needed.
• Assist with general labor such as picking, loading, unloading, packing, and packaging.
• Demonstrate reliability and attendance; willingness to work overtime.

Skills

Standing/walking

Lifting 35 lbs

Oil/food environment

Hot environments

Overtime willingness

Reliability/attendance

Warehouse/production exp

Job description

Job Title: Production Helper Product Reclamation Project

Job Description

This temporary Production Helper role supports a focused product reclamation project in a warehouse environment. You will evaluate, reclaim, or scrap product, ensuring that salvageable items are returned to production for reprocessing while unusable product is safely discarded. The position is physically demanding and involves repetitive handling of oil containers, working around food-grade oils, and maintaining a clean and safe work area throughout each shift.

Responsibilities

• Dump oil from 5-gallon jugs into designated containers in a safe and controlled manner.

• Repetitively handle, lift, and turn 35 lb containers with handles throughout the shift.

• Sort product accurately for reclamation or scrap based on established criteria.

• Work with some leaking containers while following all safety and cleanliness procedures.

• Reclaim product by dumping bottles of oil and assisting with melting crystallized oil.

• Organize and stage product that is designated for reclamation or scrap.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.

• Follow supervisor instructions, safety procedures, and all site-specific guidelines.

• Perform repetitive physical work, including lifting, moving, and rotating containers.

• Support basic inspection and general production tasks as needed.

• Assist with general labor activities such as picking, loading, unloading, packing, and packaging.

• Demonstrate consistent reliability, strong attendance, and willingness to work overtime when required.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand or walk on concrete floors for 812 hours per day.

• Ability to repetitively lift, move, and rotate containers weighing up to 35 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

• Comfort working around oils and food products for the duration of the shift.

• Ability to tolerate hot environments and being in and out of a hot area for extended periods during the melting process.

• Capability to perform repetitive physical work throughout the shift.

• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as needed.

• Strong reliability and consistent attendance.

• Comfort with physically demanding work, ideally with experience in warehouse, manufacturing, production, sanitation, construction labor, landscaping, moving, or similar roles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with general production or general labor in an industrial or warehouse setting.

• Experience in material handling, picking, loading, unloading, packing, and packaging.

• Exposure to warehouse inventory or inspection tasks.

• Forklift, sit-down forklift, and forklift operating experience (note: this assignment does not require forklift operation training).

• Experience in shipping and receiving or warehouse inventory is helpful but not required.

Why Work Here?

This short-term assignment offers an opportunity to gain or expand hands-on experience in a production and warehouse environment without the need for a lengthy hiring process. You receive essential personal protective equipment, streamlined safety-focused orientation, and clear expectations about the work. While there is no guaranteed path to permanent employment, strong performers may be encouraged to apply for future opportunities, allowing you to demonstrate your work ethic and reliability for potential long-term roles.

Work Environment

You will work in a warehouse and food service production environment focused on handling and reclaiming oil-based food products. The role requires standing or walking on concrete floors for 812 hours per day and performing repetitive lifting, moving, and rotating of containers weighing up to 3550 lbs. The work includes exposure to hot environments, especially during the melting of crystallized oil, and handling some leaking containers. Personal protective equipment such as aprons, gloves, and required safety gear is provided, while you must supply your own steel-toe boots or shoes. Orientation is concise and centered on essential safety requirements. The position is presented as a short-term opportunity with no guaranteed path to permanent employment, though strong performers may be considered for future openings. The overall environment is fast-paced, physically demanding, and safety-focused, with an emphasis on reliability, attendance, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, 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 & 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

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.