About this role
Job Title: Production PackerJob DescriptionJoin our team as a Production Packer on the 2nd shift, working from 2:00pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Friday. This role involves physically demanding tasks, including lifting and placing 50-pound bags onto a conveyor and palletizing finished products. It also will require operating a sit down forklift.
Responsibilities
- Lift and place 50-pound bags of products onto a conveyor.
- Palletize and stretch wrap finished pallets.
- Operate, monitor, and adjust bagging machines for accurate and consistent packaging.
- Calibrate scales, load materials, and verify correct bag types.
- Inspect filled bags for correct weight, seal integrity, labeling accuracy, and overall quality.
- Maintain accurate production records, including bag counts, material usage, downtime, and quality checks.
- Assist with staging raw materials and finished goods.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant.
Essential Skills
- Experience in production, packing, and palletizing.
- Ability to consistently lift 50-pound bags of powders.
- Familiarity with operating a sit-down forklift.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience working with and around chemicals is preferred.
- Ability to stand all day and wear an N95 mask for the majority of the shift.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Joliet, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe 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 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 13, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Joliet,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.