Packer

Job Title: Packer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Packer, where you'll play a crucial role in our production process. This position offers a variety of shifts including 1st shift from 4:00am to 2:30pm, 2nd shift from 2:00pm to 12:30am, and a weekend shift from 5:00am to 6:00pm, with 36 hours of work paid as 40.

Responsibilities

• Utilize computer systems and handle related documentation efficiently.
• Lift and handle items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Fill liquids and powders into tanks with precision.
• Use scales to ensure accurate measurement of liquids.
• Weigh out raw materials accurately according to formulas.
• Operate forklifts to move products around the production floor.
• Demonstrate computer knowledge and handle written compounder materials.
• Select appropriate tanks based on manufacturing requirements and batch sizes.
• Pick required raw materials from the warehouse according to formulas.
• Scan raw materials using barcode scanners for lot number and quantity accuracy.
• Stage and add materials to tanks following manufacturing instructions, potentially requiring forklift operation.
• Fill and pack orders according to sales orders, ensuring accurate weight and specified labeling.
• Adhere to GMP and safety guidelines and procedures.
• Be open to cross-training and assisting in different departments.

Essential Skills

• Experience in warehouse operations, loading, and packing.
• Ability to work around chemicals and food-grade materials while following GMP standards.
• Proficiency in using scales, pumps, valves, and air mixers.
• Capability to lift 50 lbs and operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Attention to detail for labeling and packing logs.
• Comfortable wearing a respirator.
• Knowledge of GMP standards, food manufacturing, compounding, and material handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing and cleanroom environments.
• Familiarity with chemical handling, unloading, order picking, packaging, and production processes.

Why Work Here?

In today's world, employee benefits are an essential part of a compensation package. We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to address the health and welfare needs of you and your family now and in the future. Enjoy health care plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and a 401k with company matching. Benefit from paid time off, holidays, educational assistance, professional development opportunities, employee discounts, and service recognition.

Work Environment

Work in a GMP food environment where attention to detail and adherence to safety guidelines are paramount. Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for cross-training and growth. Shifts vary to accommodate different schedules, providing flexibility in your work hours.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in NORTHBROOK,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.

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