• General Production Worker

    Aerotek (Carpentersville, IL)


    Job Title: General Production Worker

    Job Description

    This role involves working in a facility specializing in de-boning pork items. The facility receives large cuts of meat from a plant in Central Illinois, where they are cut to remove bones and excess parts. You will be part of a team on production lines using handheld blades to make precise cuts. The role requires standing in the same area for the entirety of the shift and working on specific cuts of meat to ensure efficient production. The facility is not a slaughterhouse, and instead focuses on the meticulous trimming of received meat parts.

    Responsibilities

    + Work on production lines using handheld blades for de-boning pork items.

    + Stand in the same area for the entire shift while operating on specific cuts of meat.

    + Maintain efficiency in production by working repetitively on different stages of the line.

    + Operate rollers to trim excess meat off of parts.

    + Wear GMP attire including special gloves, wrist guards, hair nets, and beard nets.

    Essential Skills

    + Ability to consistently lift 30 lbs in a fast-paced environment.

    + Experience in positions requiring standing all day.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Previous experience in food production is a plus.

    + Experience in foods manufacturing or working with food, such as butchery or cooking.

    + Experience working in a refrigerated environment.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Upon completion of your contract, you will become part of the Local 101 United Food and Commercial Workers Union, which offers regular pay raises, great benefits, and a healthy retirement plan. Additionally, Trim-Rite offers a $500 referral bonus with no limit on referrals. The busiest times of the year, Q3 and Q4, offer opportunities for overtime, especially during holiday anticipation.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The facility is a 100% refrigerated environment maintained at 36 degrees. Employees are required to wear hair and beard nets as part of GMP standards. The job requires working on the first shift from 6am to 2:30pm. The environment is cold, and employees are encouraged to wear sweatshirts or hoodies for added warmth.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carpentersville, Illinois.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $18.25 - $18.25/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 Carpentersville,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.