General Production Worker @ Aerotek

Job Title: General Production WorkerJob DescriptionThis role supports high-volume production by manually filling and capping bottles, packaging finished products, and performing a variety of tasks across multiple areas of the facility. You will work on a fast-paced production line, handle materials safely, and contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manually fill bottles with product according to production specifications.
• Cap and secure bottles to ensure proper sealing and product integrity.
• Place filled and capped bottles into boxes in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Wrap and stage finished products for shipment or storage.
• Move between packaging and formulation areas as needed, supporting multiple lines and processes.
• Lift, sort, count, and organize products and materials throughout the production process.
• Perform housekeeping duties whenever a line is down or a production run finishes, including sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, and general cleanup.
• Assist with salting the parking lot during snowy conditions to support a safe work environment.
• Operate in a flexible manner, wearing multiple hats and adapting to changing priorities and assignments during the shift.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working with chemicals and production equipment.
• Support batch mixing and related production activities as needed.
• Work collaboratively with team members to maintain production flow and meet daily output goals.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform multiple jobs and work in multiple areas of the facility.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Manufacturing or general labor experience.
• Experience with packaging, picking, packing, lifting, sorting, counting, wrapping, and staging products.
• Comfort performing repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness and ability to wear steel toe boots as part of required personal protective equipment.
• Flexibility to move between packaging, formulation, and other production tasks as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience with batch mixing or similar production processes is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work effectively in both smaller and larger team environments.
• Comfort working overtime as needed, including mandatory Fridays and occasional Saturdays.

Why Work Here? You will join a modern, safety-focused manufacturing organization that invests in clean, well-maintained, and temperature-controlled facilities. The company emphasizes organization, safety, and operational excellence, offering a structured environment with clear processes and multiple break areas for employees. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of production lines and products, gain cross-functional experience between packaging and formulation, and be part of a team that values flexibility and teamwork. The organization provides strong employee benefits and a stable workload across different shifts and locations.

Work EnvironmentThis position operates in two types of facilities: a modern, very clean, and recently remodeled site with a smaller workforce, and a larger, high-volume site with more lines and a busier pace. Both facilities are temperature controlled and divided between the production floor and warehouse. The modern facility is highly organized, with a strong focus on cleanliness, safety, and well-ordered inventory and supplies, and typically has about 1015 people on first shift and fewer on second.

The larger facility houses a few hundred employees across shifts, has more production lines and equipment, and can feel more chaotic due to the volume of work and personnel. It includes security checkpoints at the front and multiple break rooms for employees. In both locations, the chemicals used are not harmful, and operations include manufacturing, bottling, staging, and shipping products. Standard first shift at the Chicago Heights location runs Monday through Thursday with 10-hour days, with mandatory Fridays and optional Saturdays, typically totaling around 50 hours per week (for example, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Second shift typically runs Monday through Friday, for example from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Employees are expected to wear steel toe boots and other appropriate personal protective equipment, and to be comfortable working in a production setting where flexibility, multiple responsibilities, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago Heights, IL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.25 - $19.35/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chicago Heights,IL.

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.