General Production Worker

at Aerotek in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Production Worker – Food Manufacturing (Now Hiring)

Join a growing, hands-on manufacturing team where you’ll operate production equipment, mix and measure ingredients, run extrusion processes, and help create high-quality finished products. This Production Worker role is perfect for individuals who enjoy fast-paced, physical work and want long-term stability, training, and advancement opportunities in a GMP-regulated environment.

What You’ll Do

+ Follow manufacturing orders to gather, measure, weigh, and document ingredients for mixing

+ Load ingredients (up to 50 lbs.) into mixers and blend according to time and batch specifications

+ Transfer mixed batches to the next stage of production

+ Operate extrusion equipment to produce finished products

+ Conduct sensory evaluations to ensure product quality meets customer specifications

+ Move finished products from extrusion and drying using drums, carts, or trays

+ Apply finishing touches using the panning process-polishing and adding liquid ingredients manually or through automation

+ Use hand tools and RF scanners to support production, batching, and inventory accuracy

Essential Skills

+ 1+ year of recent manufacturing or production experience

+ Experience with mixing, batching, extrusion, polishing, or finishing preferred

+ Ability to use RF scanners, hand trucks, sifting screeners , and other basic production tools

+ Ability 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, and shipping documents

+ Reliable, flexible, and willing to work overtime and occasional Saturdays

+ Team-oriented mindset with strong work ethic

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Training provided for candidates with less experience

+ Hands-on learning and promotion opportunities from within

+ Ideal for individuals seeking long-term stability in a growing facility

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll experience a smaller, close-knit company culture where employees are valued, supported, and given real opportunities to grow. This site represents a major investment in U.S. manufacturing, offering long-term stability, hands-on training, and clear paths for advancement. If you’re looking for a place to build a career-not just a job-this is it.

Work Environment

+ 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 3:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

+ 2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

+ GMP-regulated food production facility with 8 production rooms and 4 packaging lines

+ Must follow strict hygiene and safety protocols: uniform, hair net, beard net (if applicable), safety shoes

+ Required to wash and sanitize hands and sanitize boots before entering the production floor and each room

+ Fast-paced, hands-on environment focused on safety, sanitation, and consistent product quality

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 Oct 2, 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.