General Production Worker

at Aerotek in Alsip, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker supports high-volume packaging and manufacturing operations by handling bottles, jugs, and boxes, preparing batches, and maintaining a clean and safe production environment. This role involves working on multiple packaging lines, performing repetitive tasks with attention to detail, assisting with batch mixing and formulation, and moving between different areas of the facility as needed. The position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 55 lbs, and flexibility to perform a variety of duties throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

+ Place caps and lids on bottles with consistent speed and accuracy.

+ Bottle products into boxes and cases, ensuring correct quantities and proper placement.

+ Load bottles, caps, and lids into boxes and packaging materials as required.

+ Sort and separate finished products according to size, count, and quality standards.

+ Pack jugs and bottles into boxes securely to prevent damage during handling and shipping.

+ Lift and stage boxes for palletizing, storage, or further processing.

+ Palletize and wrap boxes and containers using appropriate equipment and procedures.

+ Place boxes and products into sealing machinery and monitor the sealing process.

+ Perform quality inspections by counting, sorting, and checking product size and appearance.

+ Apply tags and labels on products and boxes accurately according to order specifications.

+ Pull cases off the line and stack them on pallets in an organized and stable manner.

+ Wrap and stage cases and boxes for shipment or movement to the warehouse.

+ Work on multiple production and packaging lines, adjusting to different products and processes.

+ Assist operators with batch mixing, including weighing out liquid product and performing prep work for batches.

+ Work with drums and totes safely when handling and moving product.

+ Document all orders and production activity accurately and in a timely manner.

+ Lift products and materials up to approximately 55 lbs throughout the shift.

+ Wear required steel toe footwear and follow all safety procedures.

+ Perform housekeeping duties when lines are down or a production run is complete, including sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, and salting the parking lot when it snows.

+ Move between packaging, formulation, and other production areas as needed, wearing multiple hats and remaining flexible day to day.

+ Maintain focus on safety, organization, and cleanliness while working in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to perform multiple jobs and work in multiple areas within the production facility.

+ Capability to lift up to 50-55 lbs repeatedly during the shift.

+ Manufacturing or labor experience, ideally in a production or packaging environment.

+ Packaging experience, including picking, packing, wrapping, staging, and handling products.

+ Comfort with repetitive motions and tasks throughout the workday.

+ Ability to sort, count, and organize products accurately for quality control and order fulfillment.

+ Multi-tasking skills to handle changing priorities and move between lines or duties as needed.

+ Reliability in documenting orders and following established procedures.

+ Strong attention to safety practices and willingness to wear steel toe boots (required).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Background in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is preferred.

+ Experience with batch mixing, formulation support, or weighing liquid products is beneficial.

+ Familiarity with palletizing, wrapping, and staging products for shipment is an advantage.

+ Comfort working with drums, totes, and other bulk containers.

+ Ability to adapt to both smaller and larger workforce environments and different production setups.

+ Willingness to perform janitorial and housekeeping duties as part of the overall role.

+ Flexibility to work mandatory overtime and additional days when production demands increase.

Why Work Here?

You will join a safety-focused operation that values organization, cleanliness, and teamwork across all departments. The facilities are temperature-controlled and designed to support efficient, modern production processes. Employees benefit from a supportive culture where everyone wears multiple hats, learns different aspects of the operation, and contributes to both packaging and formulation work. The company offers strong employee benefits, emphasizes safe handling of non-harmful chemicals, and provides opportunities to gain broad manufacturing experience in both high-volume and customized production environments.

Work Environment

The role is based in modern, temperature-controlled manufacturing facilities with distinct production floor and warehouse areas. One facility features a recently remodeled, very clean and organized environment with a smaller workforce, fewer lines, and a more focused operation. The other facility is larger, with more lines, more production volume, and a busier, sometimes chaotic atmosphere, supported by security checkpoints and multiple break rooms. Both sites emphasize safety and organization, and the chemicals used are not harmful. Standard first shift at the Chicago Heights location runs approximately 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with an expectation of about 50 hours per week. The typical schedule is four 10-hour days from Monday to Thursday, with mandatory Fridays and optional Saturdays when needed. Second shift at the Alsip location operates Monday through Friday from about 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Everyone is expected to be flexible, moving between packaging and formulation tasks as required and performing housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, and salting the parking lot in snowy conditions. Steel toe boots are required as part of the dress code, and employees work around drums, totes, kettles, fillers, and blenders in a structured, safety-conscious environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.25 – $18.35/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 Alsip,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 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 em