General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This role supports a clean, temperature-controlled production line where each team member operates within their own work cell. You will handle lubrication liquids in glass bottles from start to finish, including filling, capping, sealing, labeling, inspecting, and carefully packing products that are regulated for quality and safety. You will rotate across multiple stations, contribute to shipping preparation, and document any quality issues or shipment delays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work on a production line within an individual work cell to perform filling, capping, sealing, labeling, and inspection of glass bottles containing lubrication liquid.

• Operate at multiple stations and rotate duties as needed to support overall production flow.

• Carefully box, wrap, and pack glass bottles to prevent damage and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

• Perform packaging and labeling of products according to established procedures and quality requirements.

• Stack finished boxes near the shipping area in an organized and safe manner to support efficient outbound logistics.

• Document any quality issues, nonconformances, or delays with shipments and communicate them promptly to the appropriate team members.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and cleanroom standards as required to maintain a safe and compliant production environment.

• Assist with general production tasks such as assembly, packing, and machine operation as directed.

• Support inspection activities to ensure products meet quality and regulatory standards before shipment.

• Contribute to a safe and orderly work area by following all safety guidelines and maintaining cleanliness.

• Lift and move boxes or materials up to approximately 20 pounds periodically throughout the day.

• Collaborate with team members in production and shipping to meet daily output and quality goals.

• When qualified, assist the shipping team with forklift operation to help load trucks and move materials.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience in production line work, packing, or operating simple production equipment (button pushing).

• Comfort working with repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

• Ability to lift up to approximately 20 pounds sporadically throughout the day.

• Experience in general production, manufacturing, or assembly environments.

• Capability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and standard operating procedures.

• Strong focus on accuracy in packaging, labeling, and inspection of products.

• Ability to work independently within a work cell while contributing to a team environment.

• Basic machine operation skills appropriate for production and packaging equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1 year of GMP experience in medical, food, or similar regulated environments.

• Experience with quality inspection and documentation of quality issues or deviations.

• Forklift experience to support shipping operations and truck loading.

• Exposure to medical or FDA-regulated products and related documentation practices.

• Familiarity with general packaging, packing, and shipping processes.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-oriented manufacturing organization that values a positive culture, recognition, and long-term growth. After 90 business days, you can access comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through a PPO plan, a 401(k) program with an automatic 4% contribution, and annual profit sharing targeted at 7–10%. The company rewards reliability with a quarterly perfect attendance bonus that can earn you up to five extra paid time off days when you maintain strong attendance. You can expect regular annual raises in the 4–4.5% range, along with a structured skills-based pay increase program that adds compensation for each new skill you master. The workplace emphasizes fun and appreciation, with music on the floor, birthday celebrations that include a free lunch on your day, and holiday events that foster a sense of community.

Work Environment

The facility is a smaller, clean, and temperature-controlled shop environment with production equipment organized into stations and individual work cells. Each production worker operates primarily within their own cell, performing tasks independently while staying closely connected to the team. The shipping area includes dedicated table stations where team members work independently but coordinate closely to meet shipping deadlines. The environment follows GMP and cleanroom-oriented practices where appropriate, supporting consistent quality and safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Skokie, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Skokie,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.