**Job Title: Lamination Operator** **Job Description** As a Lamination Operator, you will be responsible for mixing adhesive according to specified formulas, performing first piece inspections, and setting up and operating machines in adherence to established procedures. This role also includes maintaining cleanliness of machines and surrounding areas to meet SQF standards, utilizing satellite containers for hazardous waste, and reporting quality issues for analysis and resolution. You will verify the correct calculation of adhesive amounts needed for jobs, manage impression rollers, and assist with adding adhesive, changing raw material rolls, and other substrates. Additionally, you will operate machines for break coverage and participate in Performance System activities. **Responsibilities** + Mix adhesive according to formulas. + Perform first piece inspection. + Set up and operate machine according to procedures. + Maintain cleanliness of machines and work area to SQF standard. + Utilize satellite containers for hazardous waste. + Report quality issues for analysis and remedy. + Verify correct calculation of needed adhesive amount. + Verify and manage impression rollers. + Assist operator with adhesive addition and material handling. + Operate machine during break coverage. + Participate in Performance System activities such as audits and teams. **Essential Skills** + 1+ year of machine operating experience. + Ability to lift up to 50lbs per day. + Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English. + Safety awareness when loading and unloading products. + Willingness to learn and grow within the role. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous experience operating machines in packaging or GMP companies. + Lamination experience. + Experience setting up machinery. + Experience in corrugated packaging or printing. + Coating or solvent-based mixing/operating experience. + Training in safety protocols. + Ability to take measurements. **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits tailored to support holistic health and wellbeing. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and various company-paid and voluntary insurance plans. Enjoy tuition reimbursement and progression planning opportunities with clear advancement paths from **_Lamination Operator I to III_** . **Work Environment** Work in a 500,000 sqft facility where safety is a top priority, maintaining cleanliness and organization in compliance with GMP standards. Enjoy updated breakrooms with new self-serve vending processes. The facility has a strong tenured workforce and recent investments in new machinery, with more planned for the future. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.44 - $22.44/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 Elk Grove Village,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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.