Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate / Forklift Operator

Hiring for 1st and 2nd shift!!!

$17-20

Job Description

The Production Associate works in the Latex department on a high-volume production line that mixes and fills paint products into containers ranging from single quart cans to five-gallon buckets. This role focuses on operating packaging and filling equipment, monitoring product quality, and supporting material handling activities to keep the production line running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work on the production line in the Latex department where paint, stains, and aerosol products are mixed and filled into cans and buckets.
• Start up and shut down conveyor systems, filling machines, and labeling machines according to established procedures.
• Select production jobs on the machine interface, enter batch numbers, and set target weights for each run.
• Monitor automated filling and weighing operations to ensure cans are filled accurately, and verify that the system rejects containers that fall outside weight tolerances.
• Replace rolls of labels on labeling equipment as needed and confirm that labels are correctly applied to all containers.
• Load stacks of boxes onto the production line so the machine can automatically pull boxes, insert filled paint cans, and tape boxes closed.
• Monitor boxed product as it moves up the conveyor and into the adjacent room for palletizing, ensuring a steady and organized product flow.
• Operate a forklift as needed to label finished pallets, remove them from the conveyor area, and stage them in the warehouse.
• Assist with unloading trucks carrying materials, primarily empty cans and related packaging components, using pallet jacks or forklifts as appropriate.
• Follow all safety procedures when working with paint and chemicals, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to plant safety rules

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cary, IL.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cary,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.