General Production Worker

Operate and monitor production processes including mixing, extrusion, polishing, and finishing. Responsibilities include measuring and loading ingredients (up to 50 lbs.), running equipment, transferring batches, and ensuring product quality meets specifications.

• Mixing: Read and follow manufacturing order instructions listing ingredients to gather, measure, weigh, and document. Load required ingredients (up to 50 lbs.) into a mixer, blend based on time specifications, and transfer mixed batches to the next process.
• Extrusion Process: Process mixing batches through extrusion equipment to produce the finished product. Use product controls to conduct sensory checks to ensure the product matches customer specifications.
• Polishing: Manage and transfer finished products from extrusion and drying processes. Apply finishing touches using the panning process, which includes loading products from drums, carts, or trays into polishing pans and adding liquid ingredients.
• Finishing: Oversee the transfer of finished products from extrusion processes using drums, carts, or trays to the next process.

• 1+ year of recent manufacturing experience in production.
• Experience with mixing, extrusion, batching, polishing, and finishing preferred (training provided if needed).
• Use of hand tools such as RF scanners, hand trucks, and sifting screeners.
• Ability to lift/move up to 56 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Strong English and math skills; ability to read, write, and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, manuals, and shipping documents.
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays.
• Reliable, flexible, and a team player.

• Experience with machine operation and general production work.

Enjoy hands-on training and growth opportunities as promotions are made from within. Experience a smaller company feel with strong employee value, as significant investments are made in this location.

Work in a food production environment where GMP rules are crucial. Uniform, hair net, beard net, and safety shoes are required, with mandatory handwashing and sanitation of boots before entering each room. The facility includes 8 production rooms and 4 packaging lines.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.