Job Information
Aerotek Production Associate in Skokie, Illinois
Job Title: Production Line Operator
Job Description
We are looking for dedicated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Production Line Operators. In this role, you will be responsible for operating in your own work cell on a production line, handling tasks such as pouring liquid into bottles, capping glass bottles, sealing, labeling, and inspecting bottles for packing. You will also be required to box, wrap, and carefully pack merchandise, all of which are glass bottles regulated by the FDA. Additionally, you will be responsible for packaging, labeling, stacking boxes near the shipping area, and documenting any quality issues or delays with shipments as needed.
1st Shift: 7am-3:30pm
Pay: $17/hour
Location: Skokie
Responsibilities
Pour lubrication liquid into bottles.
Cap, seal, and label glass bottles.
Inspect bottles and ensure they meet quality standards.
Box, wrap, and pack glass bottles carefully.
Handle packaging, labeling, and stacking of boxes near the shipping area.
Document any quality issues or delays with shipments.
Essential Skills
1 year of manufacturing experience in production line work, packing, or operating machinery.
Comfortable with repetitive tasks.
Ability to lift 20 lbs sporadically throughout the day.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
1 year of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) experience in medical or food industries.
Experience with quality inspection and documentation.
Forklift experience is a plus and can assist the shipping team in loading trucks.
Why Work Here?
Our company is a family-owned manufacturer with a great culture. We offer a range of benefits after 90 business days, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance through BlueCross PPO, 401k with 4% automatic contribution (no match needed), annual profit sharing of 7-10%, and a Perfect Attendance Bonus that includes 5 extra PTO days. We also provide annual raises of 4%-4.5% and incremental pay increases for learning new skills. On average, first-year employees earn $20-$21/hr by the end of their first year.
Work Environment
The work environment is a smaller, clean, and temperature-controlled shop. Production equipment is set up as individual stations with work cells operated independently but as part of a team. The shipping area features table stations where employees will work independently but collaboratively. The atmosphere is fun and engaging.
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.