**Packager/Machine Helper – Plastic Extrusion Department** **Location:** Eden Prairie, MN **Shift:** 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift **Pay:** $18-21/hr (based on shift) **About the Role** Join a fast‑paced, climate‑controlled manufacturing team where you’ll support extrusion operators with assembly and packaging tasks. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy hands‑on work, steady workflow, and a clean, organized production environment. **What You’ll Do** + Assemble housing for plastic cartridges using small hand tools + Label, package, and prepare cartridges for shipment + Handle spools of extruded plastic (similar in size to wire or yarn spools) and load them into cartridges + Support extrusion operators with assembly and packaging tasks + Maintain accuracy, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift **What You Need** + **6+ months of packaging, warehouse, or assembly experience** + **Ability to work in a fast-paced environment** + **Basic computer skills & familiarity with Microsoft Office** + **Strong attention to detail and ability to work on your feet** **Why You’ll Love Working Here** + **Health benefits start the first day of the month following full-time employment** + **Three weeks of PTO in your first year** + **13 paid holidays** + **Climate‑controlled, clean, and safe work environment** + **Supportive team with opportunities to learn and grow** **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Chaska,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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.