Job Information
Aerotek Packer in Harvard, Illinois
Job Title: Packer
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable packer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for packing products daily, performing light assembly, and loading boxes. You will work on a production line, packing finished goods, catching finished baked goods on trays, cleaning, labeling packages, operating tape machines, and palletizing.
Responsibilities
Packing products daily
Performing light assembly
Loading boxes
Working on a production line
Packing finished goods
Catching finished baked goods on trays
Cleaning duties
Labeling packages
Operating tape machine
Palletizing
Essential Skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand for 4 hours at a time
Ability to follow verbal instructions
No formal warehouse or forklift experience required
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)
6 months or more of manufacturing or machine operating experience (preferred)
Why Work Here?
We offer full benefits including health and dental insurance, a pay increase of $1.50 when hired permanently, 401k, additional PTO days, paid holidays, and a $2000 referral program incentive. We also provide boot reimbursement up to $100 upon direct hire. Our High Five program allows you to earn daily work-based merits (PetDine Bucks) which can be redeemed for prizes such as iPads, apparel, and other swag.
Work Environment
Our facility is very clean, temperature controlled, and well-lit. It is a brand new, sustainable building powered by solar panels and certified for international shipment to more than 12 countries. The dress code includes GMP environment attire such as steel-toed boots, eye protection, ear protection, hard hats, and high visibility neon vests. Shift schedules vary, with options for day and night shifts throughout the week. Everyone starts at 8:30am on Mondays regardless of shift and role.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harvard, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00
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 Harvard,IL.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 22, 2025.
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.