General Production Worker @ Aerotek

Job Title: General Production Worker ( 1st shift $18.25 an hour with 10 hours of overtime a week) WEEKLY PAYJob DescriptionThis role focuses on supporting high-volume manufacturing operations by manually filling and capping bottles, packaging finished products, and preparing them for shipment. You will work across different areas of the production process, perform basic housekeeping tasks, and adapt to changing priorities throughout the day. The position requires the ability to handle physical work, follow safety procedures, and contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient production environment.

Responsibilities

• Manually fill bottles with product according to production specifications and quality standards.
• Cap and seal bottles accurately to ensure product integrity and prevent leakage.
• Place filled and capped bottles into boxes, ensuring correct counts and proper arrangement.
• Wrap and stage finished boxes and pallets for storage or shipment.
• Move between packaging and formulation areas as needed, performing multiple roles throughout the shift.
• Lift, sort, count, wrap, and stage products and materials to support continuous production flow.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, and keeping work areas clean and organized.
• Assist with facility upkeep tasks such as salting the parking lot in snowy conditions, when requested.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working with manufacturing equipment and materials.
• Support batch mixing and other production activities as directed by leadership.
• Multi-task across different lines and processes, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Work flexible hours and shifts, including mandatory overtime and occasional weekend work when required.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform multiple jobs and work effectively in multiple areas of the production process.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Previous manufacturing or general labor experience.
• Comfort with repetitive motions and tasks throughout the shift.
• Experience with packaging, picking, packing, lifting, sorting, counting, wrapping, and staging products.
• Ability to multi-task and shift quickly between different duties and priorities.
• Use of steel toe boots as required protective footwear.
• Strong focus on safety and adherence to facility guidelines.
• Reliability in working full shifts and handling overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience in batch mixing or similar production processes is beneficial.
• Comfort working in both production floor and warehouse environments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes chaotic environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to keep work areas clean and orderly.

Why Work Here? You join a modern, safety-focused organization that invests in clean, well-maintained, temperature-controlled facilities and organized operations. The company offers excellent employee benefits and provides opportunities to learn multiple aspects of manufacturing, from customized orders to high-volume continuous production. You work with non-harmful chemicals in an environment that values safety, organization, and teamwork, with the chance to grow your skills across different lines, processes, and locations. Work EnvironmentWork takes place in temperature-controlled manufacturing facilities that include both production floors and warehouse areas.

One site is a modern, very clean, and recently remodeled facility with a smaller workforce and highly organized inventory, lines, kettles, fillers, and blenders. The other site is larger, with a bigger workforce, more production lines, and higher volume, which can feel fast-paced and occasionally chaotic due to the amount of work and number of people. Both locations focus heavily on safety, use non-harmful chemicals, and feature security checkpoints and multiple break rooms where applicable. Operations involve manufacturing products, bottling, staging, and shipping.

Typical schedules include a first shift around 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours during busy periods, and a second shift in the late afternoon to early morning. Standard shifts may be four 10-hour days with mandatory Fridays and optional Saturdays during high-demand periods. Steel toe boots are required as part of the dress code, and employees should be prepared for physical work, repetitive motions, and moving between different areas of the facility as needed.

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 11, 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.