• Production Operator

    Aerotek (Elk Grove Village, IL)


    Production Worker – Join a Growing, High‑Energy Manufacturing Team

    **Now hiring motivated Production Workers** to support our fast‑paced food manufacturing operation. In this role, you’ll operate key production equipment, handle ingredient mixing and extrusion processes, and help create high‑quality finished products that meet strict customer and safety standards. If you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in quality, and want a company that invests in your growth, this is the place for you.

    What You’ll Do

    + **Read and follow manufacturing orders** to gather, measure, weigh, and document ingredients accurately.

    + **Load ingredients into mixers** , blend according to time specifications, and transfer batches to the next stage.

    + **Operate extrusion equipment** to produce finished product that meets customer specifications.

    + **Manage product flow** from extrusion and drying processes, including polishing and finishing using the panning process.

    + **Transfer finished product** using drums, carts, or trays to support continuous production flow.

    What You Bring

    + **1+ year of recent manufacturing or production experience** (food manufacturing a plus).

    + Experience with **mixing, extrusion, batching, polishing, or finishing** preferred — **we’ll train you** if needed.

    + Ability to use **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 basic math skills** ; able to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and production documents.

    + A reliable, flexible, team‑oriented mindset with willingness to work **overtime and occasional Saturdays** .

    Why You’ll Love Working Here

    + **Hands‑on training** and continuous skill development.

    + **Promotion opportunities** — we love to grow talent from within.

    + A **supportive, tight‑knit team environment** with a smaller‑company feel.

    + A company actively **investing in this facility** , making it an exciting time to join.

     

    Work Environment

     

    You’ll work in a **clean, regulated food production environment** following strict GMP standards. Team members wear uniforms, hair nets, beard nets, and safety shoes. Our facility includes **8 production rooms and 4 packaging lines**

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Elk Grove Village,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 2026.

    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.