Production Packer

Aerotek; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Three weeks vacation

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Production Packer for Joliet, IL. You will work in a heavy-duty chemical environment packaging products, handling 50–60 lb bags, operating bagging equipment, and ensuring quality and safety on the line.

You will also maintain production records, assist with staging materials, and potentially operate a sit-down forklift. This is a 2nd shift role with full onsite duties and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50–60 lb bags repeatedly throughout shift.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environments.
• Comfort around chemicals in an industrial setting.
• Ability to stand most of the shift and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lift and place 50 lb bags onto conveyors for processing.
• Palletize finished goods and stretch wrap pallets for storage/shipment.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust bagging machines for consistent packaging.
• Calibrate scales and verify bag types and weights.
• Inspect bags for correct weight, seals, labeling, and quality.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Palletizing

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Stand for long shifts

Equipment adjustment

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Job Title: Production Packer Job Description

This role focuses on safely and efficiently packaging chemical products in a heavy-duty industrial environment. You will handle 50 lb to 60 lb bags, operate and monitor bagging equipment, and support the flow of materials from raw goods to finished pallets while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Lift and place 50 lb bags of product onto a conveyor for processing throughout the shift.
• Palletize finished products and securely stretch wrap pallets to prepare them for storage or shipment.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust bagging machines to ensure accurate, consistent, and efficient packaging.
• Calibrate scales to maintain accurate weights and verify that the correct bag types and materials are in use.
• Inspect filled bags for correct weight, proper seal integrity, accurate labeling, and overall product quality.
• Maintain accurate production records, including bag counts, material usage, downtime, and quality checks.
• Assist with staging raw materials and finished goods by lifting and positioning bags, totes, drums, or film rolls as needed.
• Support loading and unloading activities, including handling totes, drums, and other containers.
• Use palletizing and stretch wrapping techniques to protect products and maintain load stability.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Follow all safety procedures when working around chemicals and industrial equipment.
• Assist with general production tasks as needed to support overall plant operations.
• Use a sit-down forklift, if qualified, to move materials, pallets, and finished goods safely.

Essential Skills

• Ability to consistently lift and handle 50 lb to 60 lb bags of powders throughout the shift.
• Experience in labor-intensive, production, or manufacturing environments.
• Comfort working with and around chemicals in a heavy-duty industrial setting.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the shift while performing repetitive tasks.
• Capability to wear an N95 mask for most of the shift while working.
• Experience with palletizing and stretch wrapping products.
• Ability to load and unload totes, drums, and other containers safely.
• Attention to detail when inspecting product weight, seals, labeling, and quality.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to operate, monitor, and adjust bagging machines and related equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate production records, including counts, usage, and quality checks.
• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors, with up to 50% of the day spent outside.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift (2:00 pm10:30 pm, MondayFriday).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working with and around chemicals is preferred.
• Experience in chemical storage, handling, or distribution logistics environments is an advantage.
• Sit-down forklift experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with industrial production processes, including handling totes, drums, and bulk materials.
• Comfort working near hazardous chemicals in a non-union, industrial facility.
• Ability to follow detailed safety and compliance procedures.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a supportive, family-oriented culture where employees feel valued and taken care of. Team members benefit from cross-training opportunities that help build new skills and broaden experience across different tasks and equipment. The organization provides a 401(k) plan with company match and three weeks of vacation, promoting long-term financial well-being and work-life balance. With a close-knit workforce of roughly 100 employees, the environment encourages teamwork, stability, and long-term career growth.

Work Environment

The facility operates as a full-service chemical storage, handling, and distribution logistics operation in a very heavy-duty industrial environment. Employees work around hazardous chemicals and must be comfortable in an industrial setting that includes both indoor and outdoor work, with approximately half of the day potentially spent outside. The role is on 2nd shift, running from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The work involves consistent lifting of 50 lb to 60 lb bags, handling totes and drums, and using palletizing and stretch wrapping equipment. Team members may use sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed. The environment requires wearing an N95 mask for most of the shift and following strict safety procedures and compliance standards. The company is non-union and maintains a structured yet supportive atmosphere focused on safe, efficient chemical handling and production.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.50/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 Joliet,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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