Join a family-owned company that partners with local farms in Rantoul, IL to distribute premium pork products across the Midwest. As a General Production Worker, you will be involved in the meticulous process of de-boning pork items. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient production lines in a refrigerated environment.
ResponsibilitiesWork on production lines performing precise cuts using handheld blades.Stand in a designated area throughout the shift as a conveyor brings large meat parts.Focus on a specific cut of meat to ensure the production line moves efficiently.Operate rollers to trim excess meat parts as needed.Wear GMP attire, including special gloves, wrist guards, hair nets, and beard nets.
Essential SkillsAbility to consistently lift 30 lbs in a fast-paced environment.Experience in roles requiring standing for extended periods.
Additional Skills & QualificationsAny production experience is beneficial.Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.Background in food-related roles such as butchering or cooking.Experience working in a refrigerated environment.
Why Work Here?
Upon completion of the contract and becoming a permanent employee, you'll join the Local 101 United Food and Commercial Workers Union, enjoying regular pay raises, excellent benefits, and a solid retirement plan. Enjoy the opportunity for overtime during the busy holiday seasons, and take advantage of a generous referral bonus program.
Work Environment
The production facility is entirely refrigerated with temperatures around 36 degrees. Workers are required to wear GMP-standard attire, including hair and beard nets. The plant operates only on the 1st shift from 6am to 2:30pm. The role involves heavy lifting, with the potential to handle 27-pound hams at a rate of 10 per minute.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carpentersville, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.25 - $18.25/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 Carpentersville,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
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.
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