Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate – Latex Department

1st Shift

$18-20

Job Description

This role supports the latex department by operating production and packaging equipment to mix, fill, and package paint products on a production line. You will work with automated filling, labeling, and packaging machinery to ensure paint cans, stains, and aerosol products are filled accurately, packaged safely, and staged for distribution. The position is hands-on, fast-paced, and requires comfort working around paint, chemicals, and industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work on the production line in the latex department to support mixing and filling of paint products.
• Start up and shut down conveyor systems, filling machines, and label machines according to established procedures.
• Select production jobs on the machine interface, enter batch numbers, and set target weights for each run.
• Monitor automated filling equipment that fills and weighs paint cans, ensuring cans within tolerance continue down the line and addressing any cans pushed aside for weight issues.
• Replace rolls of labels on labeling equipment as needed to maintain continuous production.
• Place stacks of boxes on the production line so the machine can automatically pull boxes, load paint cans, and tape boxes closed.
• Monitor boxed product as it travels up conveyors and ensure it is correctly routed to the palletizing area.
• Operate a forklift when needed to label pallets, remove them from the conveyor, and stage them in the warehouse.
• Assist with unloading trucks of materials, primarily empty cans and related packaging components.
• Handle general packaging tasks, including packing, labeling, and palletizing finished goods.
• Support general production activities such as assembly line work, machine operation, and basic material handling.
• Follow all safety procedures when working with paint, stains, aerosols, and chemical products.
• Maintain consistent attendance and arrive prepared to work the full shift on your feet.
• Lift and move containers and materials weighing up to 40 pounds throughout the shift.
• Keep work areas clean and organized while working in a dirty, paint-intensive environment.
• Collaborate with a small first-shift team and assist other departments as production volume increases.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand for the entire shift in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Previous experience in packaging, production, general labor, or assembly environments.
• Experience working on a production line or packaging line.
• Basic machine operating experience, particularly with filling or labeling equipment.
• Ability to use pallet jacks for moving pallets and materials.
• Forklift experience for at least one of the openings, including sit-down or stand-up forklift operation.
• Strong attendance and reliability to support continuous production.
• Comfort working in a dirty environment with paint, stains, aerosols, and chemical smells.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a general production worker, packager, or assembly line operator.
• Background in filling operations or working with filling machines.
• Experience labeling products and working with automated label machines.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility that handles receiving, production, and shipping.
• Comfort operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts, where required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a small team that can scale up during busy periods.
• Willingness to work in a non-air-conditioned facility with noticeable paint and chemical smells.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cary, IL.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Cary,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.