Packer

Job Title: Packaging Operator / Packer

1st - 6am-2:30pm

2nd 11am-7:30pm

Job Description

The Packaging Operator is responsible for accurately and safely packaging a variety of flavor products, including powders, spray-dried materials, liquids, emulsions, and extracts, according to detailed batch tickets. This role works closely with Batch Processors to ensure food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency while operating equipment such as mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks. The Packaging Operator reads and verifies labels, follows safety procedures, and ensures that each finished product is packaged in the correct quantity with the proper labeling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Package final flavor products, including powders, spray-dried products, liquids, emulsions, and extracts, according to directions on each batch ticket.

• Work closely with Batch Processors to coordinate and complete packaging activities with a focus on food safety, quality, efficiency, and accuracy.

• Operate production machinery such as mixers, spray dryers, blending tanks, and related equipment as required for packaging operations.

• Observe production processes and monitor equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation.

• Record operational and production data accurately on specified forms and documentation.

• Transfer materials, supplies, and finished products between work areas using equipment such as sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.

• Ensure that each finished product is packaged in the correct quantity and with the correct labels and packaging materials.

• Understand and apply food safety principles and recognize their importance in all products and processes.

• Promptly communicate any food safety concerns or issues to shift leads or management.

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all packaging tasks, including setup, operation, and shutdown of equipment.

• Perform sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas after each batch, following established sanitation procedures.

• Handle and move boxes and containers of various weights, including 50 lb boxes of spray-dry and powder products and 25–30 lb liquid containers, as part of routine tasks.

• Rotate through different tasks within spray dry, powder, and liquid packaging areas to support team coverage and maintain productivity.

• Use palletizing, stacking, picking, loading, and general material handling techniques to support production flow.

• Apply labels accurately and consistently to packaged products in accordance with product specifications and regulatory requirements.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wauconda,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.