General Production Worker

Job Title: Production Operator

Job Description

As a Production Operator, you will work in a variety of roles within a food manufacturing plant, supporting both processing and packaging operations. You will help ensure that production runs smoothly while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging equipment safely and efficiently to meet daily output and quality targets.
• Perform general production tasks, including assembly, packing, and material handling as needed throughout the plant.
• Monitor machines during operation, identify basic issues, and report any equipment malfunctions or irregularities to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow all food safety procedures and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate counts and proper packaging of finished goods according to production and packaging requirements.
• Assist with routine cleaning and basic maintenance of production and packaging areas to support continuous operations.
• Adhere to all plant safety rules and regulations, using proper personal protective equipment and safe work practices.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during the shift.
• General production experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Forklift experience and ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Basic machine operating experience preferred, including starting, stopping, and monitoring production equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in food manufacturing or packaging is an advantage.
• Comfort working with various types of production and packaging machinery.
• Willingness to cross-train in multiple roles within processing and packaging.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that invests in its employees through a comprehensive benefits package and strong support for professional growth. Enjoy a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, a stock purchase program, and tuition reimbursement that helps you pursue further education or training. Life insurance and short-term disability coverage provide added financial security, while clear career advancement opportunities allow you to grow your skills and move into new roles over time.

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

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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 Robinson,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.