**Job Title: Paint Line Operator** Job Description The Paint Line Operator is responsible for a variety of shipping and receiving tasks, ensuring the efficient and safe handling of products. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Responsibilities + Maintain a clean and organized shipping and receiving dock. + Unload, receive, prepare, expedite, dispatch, pick, and load shipments. + Construct boxes, skids, and crates to securely pack products for safe transportation. + Perform loading operations, including bracing and securing loads to ensure safe delivery. + Operate and maintain paint guns for painting accumulators; clean parts before painting. + Assist the Shipping Clerk with various shipping-related duties. + Follow shipping instructions, regulations, and documentation requirements. + Exercise sound judgment within the scope of general methods and instructions. + Safely handle materials using bridge and overhead hoists, lifting devices, and various forklifts. + Actively participate in a collaborative team environment. + Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Essential Skills + Ability to read a tape measure and other measuring devices. + Effective verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player. + Experience with inventory control, order picking, and warehouse inventory. + Proficient in using a forklift and RF scanner. + Experience in shipping and receiving, labeling, loading, and unloading. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in warehouse shipping. + Ability to follow shipping instructions and documentation requirements. + Sound judgment in general methods and instructions. + Experience with paint guns and cleaning parts before painting. Why Work Here? Employees benefit from a structured wage increase program based on performance with general wage increases every six months. Enjoy a generous retirement investment account where the company contributes 3% through Fidelity, evaluated from April to December. First-day benefits include a 401k with a 5% company match, and bonus payouts reflect the collaborative corporate culture with a local small-time feel. Work Environment This position offers a choice between 1st shift (6:30 am - 3:00 pm) and 2nd shift (2:30 pm - 10:30 pm, Sunday to Friday), with potential for additional full-day shifts on some Fridays. The work environment requires physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds regularly. Employees need to wear steel-toed boots, earplugs, and safety goggles. The noise level is moderate, and reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Machesney Park, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.50/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 Machesney Park,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.