Production/ Manufacturing Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Packager / Crate Builder for a temp to hire opportunity. Monday-Friday schedule with 1st and 2nd shifts; overtime may be required.

Build crates for medical devices and packaging, using hand and power tools. You will measure, cut, and assemble crates, pack products for shipment, and maintain strict quality and measurements throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Previous construction, carpentry, woodworking, or similar hands-on experience preferred.
• Comfortable measuring, cutting, and assembling wood products.
• Experience using nail guns and hand/power tools is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow custom measurements.
• Must be comfortable working overtime and maintaining a flexible schedule.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Measure and cut wood according to custom specifications
• Assemble custom wooden crates and boxes
• Use hand tools, power tools, and nail guns
• Package and prepare products for shipment
• Follow measurements and specifications carefully
• Maintain quality and accuracy throughout the packaging process
• Assist with general warehouse and packaging duties as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand skills

Reliable attendance

Flexible schedule

Overtime readiness

Tools

Nail guns

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift

Job description

Production/Manufacturing Packager / Crate Builder - Temp to Hire

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Schedule: Monday-Friday 1ST AND 2ND SHIFT AVAILABLE.

Overtime: Lots of overtime currently available! Must be flexible to start earlier and stay later as needed.

Are you someone with construction, carpentry, or JUST GOOD WITH YOUR HANDS?! We are looking for reliable and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Packagers/Crate Builders!

In this role, you will assist with packaging and building custom wooden crates used to safely ship medical devices and other specialized equipment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, taking accurate measurements, and building quality products.

What You'll Do:

• Measure and cut wood according to custom specifications


• Assemble custom wooden crates and boxes


• Use hand tools, power tools, and nail guns


• Package and prepare products for shipment


• Follow measurements and specifications carefully


• Maintain quality and accuracy throughout the packaging process


• Assist with general warehouse and packaging duties as needed

What We're Looking For:

• Previous construction, carpentry, woodworking, or similar hands-on experience preferred


• Comfortable measuring, cutting, and assembling wood products


• Experience using nail guns and hand/power tools is a plus


• Forklift experience is a plus


• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow custom measurements


• Must be comfortable working overtime and maintaining a flexible schedule


• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with the potential for long-term employment for the right candidate.