General Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Worker Job Description

As a Production Worker, you will operate and monitor production processes including mixing, extrusion, polishing, and finishing. You will be responsible for measuring and loading ingredients, running equipment, transferring batches, and ensuring product quality meets specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow manufacturing order instructions to gather, measure, weigh, and document ingredients needed for mixing.
• Load ingredients, which may weigh up to 50 lbs., into a mixer and blend them based on time specifications.
• Unload the mixer and transfer the mixed batch to the next process.
• Process mixed batches through extrusion equipment to create the finished product.
• Conduct product sensory evaluations to ensure the finished product matches customer specifications throughout the extrusion process.
• Manage and transfer finished products from extrusion and drying processes using drums, carts, or trays.
• Apply the 'finishing touch' on products using the panning process by loading finished products into polishing pans and adding liquid ingredients by hand or automation.

Essential Skills

• 1+ year of recent manufacturing experience in production.
• Experience with mixing, extrusion, batching, polishing, and finishing is preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools such as RF scanners, hand trucks, and sifting screeners.
• Capacity to lift/move up to 56 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Strong English and math skills; ability to read/write and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, manuals, and shipping documents.
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays; reliable, flexible, and a team player.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Training provided for candidates with less experience.
• Hands-on training and opportunities for promotion from within.

Why Work Here?

Experience a smaller company feel with a focus on valuing employees. Benefit from hands-on training and opportunities for promotion. This site represents a significant investment in the US, ensuring growth and stability.

Work Environment

Work shifts include 1st shift from 3:00 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 2nd shift from 2:00 pm to 12:30 am, Monday through Thursday. Enjoy a tour of the facility before starting and adhere to GMP rules, including wearing a uniform, hair net, beard net, safety shoes, and washing up before entering the floor. Required to sanitize boots and wash and sanitize hands before entering each room. The facility includes 8 production rooms and 4 packaging lines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.

\nCompany 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.

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.