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Job Title: Process Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Process Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be involved in all stages of mixing and processing various chemicals supporting diverse industries. This position requires a blend of general labor, chemical operation, and production work, with approximately 10% of your time spent operating a sit-down forklift.

First Shift- Hours are 10-6:30PM or 8am-4:30PM

Responsibilities

+ Participate in the mixing and processing of chemicals.

+ Operate a sit-down forklift for about 10% of the time.

+ Engage in heavy lifting and moving of large totes and drums weighing 50-75 lbs.

+ Ensure compliance with all GMP, OSHA, and EPA regulations, including using proper PPE.

+ Work collaboratively in a smaller team, requiring a team player mentality.

+ Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform assembly tasks.

+ Handle hazardous materials and manage hazardous waste disposal.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in production and manufacturing, preferably in a GMP facility.

+ Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot.

+ Comfortable working around caustic chemicals, acids, and other hazardous materials.

+ Ability to work 60+ hours during the summer, which includes five 12-hour shifts.

+ Ability to lift 50-75 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School Diploma.

+ Experience in hazardous material handling and management.

+ Experience in cleanroom and sterile processing environments.

Why Work Here?

We offer a competitive 5% 401k match, plus an additional 10% of your annual salary contributed to your retirement account by the company. Employees also benefit from a 5% annual bonus and merit-based raises, with top performers receiving multiple dollar increases. Enjoy 18 days of PTO and opportunities for career advancement, as we promote from within. Both of our plant managers started as Process Technicians.

Work Environment

The work environment is well-ventilated and very clean, with some confined spaces. The position involves working in a facility that emphasizes safety and compliance with all regulations. The dress code requires appropriate PPE to ensure safety while handling chemicals.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Centralia,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.