As a Production Lead, you will direct and supervise production line personnel in collaboration with the line mechanic. You will assist with production and packaging tasks, including operating forklifts, packaging, and providing support wherever needed.
Type:
Contract to Hire
Location:
Broadview, IL
Hours:
M-Th: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, 4x10s
Job DescriptionDirect and supervise production line personnel alongside the line mechanic.Assist with production and packaging tasks.Operate forklifts and perform general production tasks.Act as a relief operator and relief production worker as needed.Train regular and temporary personnel for their line positions.Assist with preparing production reports, skid tags, and monitoring downtime, weight check, and scrap reports.Fill in when there is a personnel shortage or when an employee leaves the line.Ensure cans are properly labeled and cartons are glued and coded.Inspect the entire line to ensure all components are removed before the run begins.Monitor line employees' adherence to break and lunch periods to maximize line run time.Attend daily production meetings.Essential Skills5-10 years of production/manufacturing experience.Experience in production management and continuous improvement.General labor and production skills.Proficiency in forklift operation and machine operation.Lead experience in a production environment.Additional Skills & QualificationsBilingual is a plus.Experience with lean manufacturing and process improvement.Flexibility to assist wherever needed within production.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.Ability to train and manage both regular and temporary personnel.Proficient in preparing production reports, including scrap, rework, and incomplete runs.Familiarity with monitoring downtime, weight checks, and scrap reports.Why Work Here?
Join a family-owned and operated company with a rich history while enjoying hands-on management that prioritizes family values. Benefit from strong health insurance, a 401k with matching contributions, six paid holidays, and paid vacation.
Work Environment
Work in a dynamic environment that manufactures a wide range of aerosol household products, paints, insecticides, automotive, bench, craft, and personal care products. The position requires working the 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 Broadview,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe 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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