General Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker - This is located in Chicago Heights, IL (1st Shift $17.25 an hour)

Job Description

As a General Production Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient production and packaging of products. Your responsibilities will include handling various tasks on the production line, assisting with batch mixing, and maintaining high standards of quality control. This role requires flexibility and the ability to work in multiple areas within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Place caps and lids on bottles and package products into boxes and cases.
• Sort and separate finished products, ensuring quality by counting and sizing.
• Pack jugs and bottles into boxes and lift and stage boxes for shipment.
• Palletize and wrap boxes and containers, and place them into sealing machinery.
• Perform quality inspections and attach tags and labels to products and boxes.
• Pull cases from the line, stack them on pallets, and wrap and stage cases and boxes.
• Work on multiple production lines, assisting operators with batch mixing and janitorial tasks.
• Assist in making batches, weigh out product liquid, and prepare batches.
• Document all orders accurately and handle drums and totes.
• Lift up to 55 lbs and wear steel toe boots for safety.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash when production is down.
• Be flexible in moving from packaging to formulation tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform multiple jobs and work in various areas.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive motions.
• Manufacturing experience and proficiency in packaging and batch mixing.
• Must wear steel toe boots for safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently.

Why Work Here?

Our facilities offer a modern, clean, and organized work environment with a strong emphasis on safety. Employees benefit from excellent company benefits and the opportunity to work in a dynamic team setting where flexibility is valued. The Alsip facility provides a smaller, more customized production experience, while Chicago Heights offers a bustling, larger-scale operation. Both locations are temperature-controlled and prioritize employee well-being.

Work Environment

The Alsip facility is a modern and clean environment with a smaller workforce, temperature control, and a focus on safety. It has been remodeled recently and provides customized orders and pallets. The Chicago Heights facility, while older, is spacious with a larger workforce and more production lines, offering continuous batches and repetitive client orders. Both sites are equipped with security checkpoints and multiple break rooms, ensuring a secure and comfortable working environment.

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

The pay range for this position is $17.25 - $18.35/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Alsip,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.