Packager

2nd Shift Packager

$20.50/hr

Job Description

This position is an entry-level role in the plastic extrusion department, providing assembly and packaging support for extrusion operators. You will be responsible for assembling housing for cartridges using small hand tools, labeling cartridges, and packaging. The plastic is extruded and rolled on spools, similar to spools of wire or yarn, but 1 or 2 square feet in size. These spools are then removed from the machine, wrapped in plastic, and loaded into cartridges. This role operates within a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble housing for cartridges using small hand tools.
• Label and package cartridges.
• Remove spools from machines and wrap them in plastic.
• Load wrapped spools into cartridges.

Essential Skills

• At least 6+ months of packaging or warehouse experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse or assembly environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy excellent health benefits starting on the first day of the month after becoming a full-time employee. Accrue up to three weeks of paid time off in your first year, complemented by 13 paid holidays. Work in a climate-controlled facility that values your comfort and well-being.

Work Environment

This role is situated in a fast-paced, controlled manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Eden Prairie, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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.