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Job Title: Packaging Associate** **Job Description

Join a dynamic team in the Paint Department where you will play a crucial role in processing and repackaging paint. Your responsibilities will include handling paint cans, ensuring they are ready for re-labeling, and contributing to a project aimed at enhancing our packaging process.

Responsibilities

+ Pour paint from full cans into drums or machines for processing.

+ Unpack paint cans from pallets and prepare them for the packaging process.

+ Ensure proper disposal or recycling of empty paint cans.

+ Participate in labeling and repackaging of paint products.

+ Handle 1-gallon and 5-gallon paint cans, lifting up to 50 pounds.

+ Stack empty cans on pallets for disposal or recycling.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in packaging, production, or general labor.

+ Ability to stand for the entire shift.

+ Strong attendance record.

+ Familiarity with assembly, labeling, and packaging line operations.

+ Experience with pallet jack operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

+ Willingness to work in a physically demanding environment.

Why Work Here?

Become part of a company that values its employees through a Step Progression program offering reviews and raises over an 18-month period. Enjoy benefits from day one upon conversion, and partake in employee appreciation events such as BBQs and holiday luncheons. Experience a supportive environment where your hard work is recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

The work environment is a bustling production facility with opportunities to transition from a 2-month project to long-term employment due to business growth. Work hours are from 6 am to 2:30 pm on the first shift. The facility is not air-conditioned and there is a noticeable smell of paint and chemicals, which are not hazardous. Safety is a priority, with steel or composite toe shoes required, as well as safety glasses and ear plugs in designated areas. Employees must adhere to a dress code of long pants and no sleeveless shirts, piercings, or jewelry. This role is ideal for those who are comfortable with physical labor and a team-oriented environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cary, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 Cary,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 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.