**Job Title: Palletizer Operator** **Job Description** The Palletizer Operator is responsible for supporting plant production needs for daily operations. You will oversee machinery and various machine work processes to produce quality aerosol cans safely. **Responsibilities** + Always work in a safe manner and wear proper PPE. + Bring any unsafe condition to the shift supervisor's attention. + Recognize can defects and understand the importance of good quality. + Follow all applicable quality checks and standard operating procedures in a timely fashion. + Clear any jams out of palletizer equipment, conveyor systems, wrappers, or banders to ensure the line is not backed up for an excessive amount of time. + Properly fill out all required paperwork. + Work basic line controls. + Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. **Essential Skills** + General labor experience. + Basic math and measurement skills. + Basic mechanical abilities. + Experience in a manufacturing setting. + Excellent verbal and written communication and comprehension skills. + Basic understanding of industrial equipment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. + Ability to solve practical problems. + Must be willing to work overtime, including weekends and off-shifts as required. + Understands quality, PPE requirements, safety, and the importance of complying with safety policies and procedures. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a full-time work schedule of 40 hours per week once a full-time employee. Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance after just 30 days of employment. Earn paid time off on a monthly accrual basis after the first 30 days. **Work Environment** Plant operations are currently on a 5/8 shift schedule from Monday to Friday, with working hours from 8 AM to 4 PM, which will change to 7 AM to 3 PM within the next two months after the second shift is brought on. The second shift will also be a 5/8 schedule from 3 PM to 11 PM. **Job Type & Location** This is a position based out of Vernon Hills, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $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 Vernon Hills,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.