Packer

Packer - Itasca, IL 7AM-4:30PM

MONDAY-THURSDAY 7AM-11AM FRIDAY

$19/hr

• 3 MONTH

CONTRACT

• Job Description The Packer role involves accurately packing and labeling a variety of products by hand according to product specifications, while maintaining high quality standards and a clean, organized work area.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, handle materials safely, and support production goals by monitoring your own work, recording accurate production data, and contributing to continuous process improvements. Responsibilities Pack and package a variety of products by hand according to product specifications and instructions. Label products and packages with the correct lot number, part number, and other required information. Properly seal packages to ensure product integrity and prevent damage during handling and shipping. Monitor your own work to ensure products meet all quality, customer, and company requirements. Maintain a clean and organized individual work area and contribute to the cleanliness of all shared and community spaces. Understand and support optimization of uptime, production rates, quality, and yield, including participating in process improvement efforts. Accurately record daily production information, including quantities, scrap, packaging details, sizes, dates, product types, and lot numbers. Participate in and contribute to the company's quality management system and related activities. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines at all times. Perform general labor tasks such as loading, unloading, picking, and material handling as needed. Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including preparing skids and packaging for outbound shipments. Perform other duties as assigned to support production and warehouse operations. Essential Skills Ability to pack and package products by hand with accuracy and attention to detail. Experience with labeling products and packaging, including applying correct lot and part numbers. Capability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing approximately 20-50 pounds safely and repeatedly. Comfort working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking production or warehouse environment. Basic computer comfort to enter or review production and labeling information. Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with and without a calculator. Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, reach, kneel, and twist frequently throughout the shift. Strong focus on quality, process, and meeting production goals. Team-oriented mindset with a positive, can-do attitude. Ability to identify and help resolve problems in a timely manner and collaborate with others in problem-solving situations. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in production, general labor, or warehouse environments such as packing, picking, and material handling. Experience in shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading materials. Familiarity with packaging requirements, skid preparation, and handling various product sizes and types. Comfort working with a quality management system and following documented procedures. Why Work Here? You will join a team-oriented environment that values a positive attitude, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The workplace emphasizes quality, reliability, and personal accountability, giving you the opportunity to contribute directly to operational success. You can develop practical skills in production, material handling, and quality processes while working alongside supportive colleagues who share a commitment to safety, cleanliness, and efficiency. Work Environment This role is based in a production and warehouse setting that operates at a fast pace and requires frequent movement throughout the shift. You will regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, reach, kneel, and twist while handling materials and packages weighing approximately 20-50 pounds. The environment involves hands-on work with packaging, labeling, loading, unloading, and general material handling. You will use basic computer systems to enter production and labeling information and will follow established safety procedures and company policies. The workspace includes both individual stations and shared community areas that are kept clean and organized to support safe and efficient operations, with practical work attire suitable for an active, physical role in a production and warehouse facility. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of

ITASCA, IL.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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

ITASCA,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.