Operator Trainee

The operator trainee will be part of the production department, responsible for managing work orders and handling medical product packaging. Trainees will retrieve product types and quantities listed on work order sheets and process them on a conveyor belt system for sterilization. This role involves both loading and unloading packages, ensuring accurate placement in totes for sterilization.

Responsibilities

• Manage order sheets and retrieve products as listed.
• Load packages onto the conveyor belt and input order details into the computer system.
• Ensure accurate placement of products in totes for sterilization based on computer-generated images.
• Unload sterilized products and prepare them for palletization using yellow shrink wrap.
• Operate a forklift occasionally as required, up to 5% of the day.

• High school diploma.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Experience in production and machine operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and use hand tools.

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Experience in physical work environments.
• Basic math skills including addition and subtraction.
• Good attendance and team player attitude.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Employees benefit from an 11% shift premium for night shifts (10pm-6am) and a potential additional 6% raise upon receiving machine operating certification. Permanent employees enjoy quarterly bonuses ranging from $250 to $1000 based on production performance.

Work Environment

Work involves a 12-hour rotating schedule, with shifts alternating weekly. Week one consists of working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, while week two includes Wednesday and Thursday. Employees work night shifts from 9pm to 9am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Gurnee, IL.

The pay range for this position is $21.09 - $21.09/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 Gurnee,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.