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Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

The Production Associate will operate and monitor production equipment according to company standards. Responsibilities include assisting with mixing, packaging, and labeling food products, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the work area, and adhering to safety and quality guidelines, including HACCP and GMP standards. The role also involves performing routine checks to ensure product specifications are met and reporting any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors.

Responsibilities

+ Operate and monitor production equipment according to company standards.

+ Assist with mixing, packaging, and labeling food products.

+ Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.

+ Follow all safety and quality guidelines, including HACCP and GMP standards.

+ Perform routine checks to ensure product specifications are met.

+ Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors.

Essential Skills

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

+ Willingness to work in a temperature-controlled environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous experience in food manufacturing or production preferred.

+ Any previous GMP experience.

+ Bilingual is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a global food ingredient manufacturer that specializes in producing customized ingredients for the processed food and foodservice industries. With over 30 manufacturing facilities and 24 R&D labs worldwide, the company is a major player in the global food ingredient market, offering ample opportunities for growth and innovation.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, new facility focused on food production. The environment is temperature-controlled to ensure the quality and safety of food products. Multiple shifts are available, including 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 2nd shift from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.85 - $19.00/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 Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.