General Production Worker

Production Worker

Job Description

The Production Worker operates and monitors manufacturing processes including mixing, extrusion, polishing, and finishing to produce high-quality products that meet customer specifications. This role involves accurately measuring and loading ingredients, running and adjusting equipment, transferring batches between processes, and consistently checking product quality throughout production.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production processes including mixing, extrusion, polishing, and finishing to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Read and follow manufacturing order instructions, including identifying required ingredients and understanding process steps and time parameters.
• Gather, measure, weigh, and accurately document ingredients, including materials that may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Load ingredients into mixers, blend according to specified times, and safely unload mixers to transfer mixed batches to the next process.
• Process mixed batches through extrusion equipment to create finished product, monitoring equipment performance and adjusting controls as needed.
• Use product controls and sensory checks throughout the extrusion process to confirm that the finished product matches customer requirements.
• Manage and transfer finished product from extrusion and drying processes using drums, carts, or trays.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of recent manufacturing experience in production; experience with mixing, extrusion, batching, polishing, and finishing preferred (training provided if needed).
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment such as RF scanners, hand trucks, and sifting screeners.
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays as needed.
• Demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• At least 6 months of production or manufacturing experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to follow detailed manufacturing orders and time-based process specifications.
• Commitment to following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and strict hygiene and sanitation procedures.

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

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.