Job Title: Packer
Job Description

As a Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for the final packaging of flavors, including powders, spray dry, liquids, emulsions, and extracts, following directions on each batch ticket. You will work closely with Batch Processors to ensure the packaging is completed with a focus on food safety, quality, efficiency, and accuracy. The role involves operating machinery such as mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks, reading labels, and following 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 accurately.Transport materials, supplies, and products between work areas using equipment and sit-down forklifts.Understand the impact and importance of food safety and communicate any concerns to shift leads or management.Follow SOPs, including equipment sanitation after each batch.Essential SkillsAbility to read and follow directions and safety procedures.Experience with operating machinery such as mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks.Understanding of food safety protocols.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in a manufacturing or packaging environment is beneficial.Good communication skills.Why Work Here?

We enrich lives together by building a better future for people and the planet through healthier, tastier, and sustainable foods. Our values include being passionate about our customers, fostering innovation, investing in our people, and being responsible for a better world. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, pregnancy and parental leave, pet insurance, and a 401K. Our PTO policy is generous and allows for flexible work-life balance with Volunteer Time Off (VTO) available.

Work Environment

This role operates in a Food GMP environment where there is a strong smell due to the nature of the flavors company. Employees are required to wear steel-toe shoes, a hair net, and no jewelry is allowed. Uniforms are provided, along with lockers for personal belongings. The role involves lifting and maneuvering boxes or containers up to 50 pounds, depending on the product type, with tasks rotating throughout the shift. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with varying hours.

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 $18.00 - $18.50/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 Aug 28, 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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