About this role
Job Title: Packer
Job DescriptionThis role focuses on carefully packing lip balm and other personal care and pharmaceutical products into boxes while maintaining high accuracy and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will stand for the duration of your shift, work on production lines, and help ensure products are correctly counted, labeled, and ready for shipment.
Responsibilities
- Pack lip balm and other personal care and pharmaceutical products into boxes according to established procedures.
- Count out the correct quantities of products to be packed in each box and verify accuracy before sealing.
- Use scales on designated lines to weigh boxes and confirm that product counts meet required specifications.
- Perform routine quality checks on products and packaging, including verifying that labels are correctly applied and aligned.
- Inspect products and labels for bubbles, misprints, incorrect expiration dates, and other defects, and remove or report nonconforming items.
- Maintain a fast work pace to keep up with production line speed and avoid slowing down the line.
- Follow all packaging, picking, loading, unloading, palletizing, and stacking procedures as directed.
- Use basic tools such as a calculator, knife, swipe card, and pen as needed to support packing and inspection tasks.
- Work independently and as part of a team, particularly on smaller shifts where fewer staff are present.
- Adhere to all workplace safety, cleanliness, and organizational guidelines, including proper use of lockers and storage for personal items.
Essential Skills
- Experience in packing, production, or general labor environments.
- Ability to work in a very fast-paced setting and maintain consistent productivity without slowing down the line.
- Strong attention to detail for counting products, weighing boxes, and performing quality checks.
- Capability to stand for the entire shift and perform repetitive tasks safely and efficiently.
- Skill in inspecting products and labels for defects such as bubbles, misprints, and incorrect expiration dates.
- Comfort with basic manual tasks such as loading, unloading, palletizing, stacking, and picking.
- Reliability in following written and verbal instructions and adhering to established procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience as a packer or in a similar packaging or production role.
- Familiarity with labeling processes and quality control in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work independently, especially on smaller overnight or late shifts with minimal supervision.
- Basic ability to use simple tools such as a calculator, knife, and pen in support of packing and inspection tasks.
Why Work Here? Employees earn one day of vacation for every 400 hours worked, offering a clear and tangible way to build paid time off over time. The facility combines manufacturing operations with a corporate headquarters environment, providing exposure to a professional setting and structured processes. Team members can develop strong attention to detail and production skills in a fast-paced environment, building experience that is valuable for future growth in manufacturing and logistics roles. Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a manufacturing facility that also serves as a corporate headquarters, combining a production floor with a professional office setting.
Work is very fast paced, and you will be standing for the entire shift while working on active production lines. On the first day, you receive a locker, and all personal items must be stored there; you may carry a clear bag containing only essential items such as a calculator, knife, swipe card, and pen. The third shift team is smaller and quieter, with only a supervisor present, so employees on this shift are expected to work independently and manage their responsibilities with minimal oversight.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Melrose Park, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.74 - $19.74/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 21, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Melrose Park,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.