Job Title: Packaging Operator
Job Description

The Packaging Operator is responsible for the final packaging of flavors, including powders, spray dry, liquids, emulsions, and extracts, following directions on each batch ticket. This role collaborates closely with Batch Processors to ensure food safety, quality, efficiency, and accuracy. The operator may also handle machinery such as mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks, and must be able to read labels and follow safety procedures.

ResponsibilitiesPackage the correct finished product quantity with the correct label.Monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.Record operational and production data as specified.Transport materials, supplies, and products between work areas using equipment and sit-down forklifts.Understand and emphasize the impact and importance of food safety in our products.Communicate any food safety concerns to shift leads or management.Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including sanitation of equipment after each batch.Essential SkillsAbility to operate machinery such as mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks.Ability to read labels and follow safety procedures.Communication skills to report food safety concerns.Experience with packaging in a manufacturing environment.Additional Skills & QualificationsH.S. Diploma required.Experience in a food GMP environment is preferred.Why Work Here?

We are dedicated to building a better future for people and the planet through the creation of healthier, tastier, and sustainable foods. Our values focus on passion for customers, freedom to innovate, investment in people, responsibility to the world, and commitment to trust. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans, virtual visits, dental and vision plans, pregnancy and parental leave, and a robust retirement plan. Additionally, our employees enjoy generous PTO, volunteer time off, and a supportive, growth-oriented work environment.

Work Environment

This is a Food GMP environment where candidates must be comfortable with strong flavors and scents. Safety attire includes steel toe shoes, hair nets, and uniforms, with no jewelry allowed. Employees receive a locker for their belongings. The work involves handling various weights, such as moving 50lb boxes or 25-30lb containers, often using equipment like hand trucks for maneuvering rather than lifting. Tasks are rotated to ensure a balanced workload.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wauconda, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 Wauconda,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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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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.

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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.

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