General Production Worker

General Production WorkerThis role involves working at the end of a production line in a clean, temperature-controlled medical packaging facility, where you inspect and pack plastic bags, prepare boxes for shipment, and handle light to moderate lifting throughout your shift. You will either stand or sit at a workstation, operate within a structured shift schedule, and follow clear procedures to ensure products meet quality and safety standards.ResponsibilitiesStand or sit at a workstation at the end of a production line to support continuous operations.Perform visual inspection of plastic bags coming off the machines to ensure they meet quality standards.Pack inspected plastic bags into boxes in an accurate and efficient manner.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a very clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled medical packaging facility with a production and cleanroom-style setting. You will work on a packaging line at the end of a machine, either sitting or standing, alongside 1–2 other operators performing similar tasks on different machines. The facility operates multiple 12-hour shifts: A Shift runs from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm (alternating weeks of Monday/Tuesday/Friday/Saturday and Sunday/Wednesday/Thursday), B Shift runs from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm with the opposite weekly pattern, and C Shift runs from 6:00 pm to 6:30 am on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday. Orientation sessions typically occur on Mondays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with flexibility for earlier starts when needed. The team on night shift currently includes about 12 people, creating a small, collaborative group environment.The dress code requires long pants and the use of hair nets in the production area. Machine operators are not required to wear steel-toed shoes. Everyone receives a t-shirt and uniforms provided by the company. For hygiene and product safety, no nail polish or fake nails are allowed, although makeup and jewelry are permitted within safety guidelines. Only water is allowed at workstations, and headphones are not permitted in the production area to maintain safety and awareness. You will regularly bend, move, and lift boxes from your station onto pallets, sometimes to shoulder or eye height. Candidates must visit an office to complete a basic reading and ruler test prior to starting. A video of the work environment is available to help candidates understand the setting before they begin.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.50/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake, IL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.