Job Information
Aerotek Production Associate in Harvard, Illinois
Job Title: Production Associate $20+hr
Job Description
Join our team as a Production Associate where you will play a key role in the packing and assembly processes. Your daily tasks will include packing products, light assembly work, loading boxes, and operating a tape machine. You will be part of a dynamic production line, ensuring the efficient packing and labeling of finished goods.
Responsibilities
Work on a production line packing finished goods.
Catch finished baked goods on trays.
Perform cleaning duties to maintain a tidy work area.
Label packages accurately.
Operate a tape machine and perform palletizing tasks.
Essential Skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
No formal warehouse or forklift experience is required.
Ability to stand for 4 hours at a time.
Capacity to follow verbal instructions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High school diploma or GED is a plus.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is advantageous.
Six months or more of manufacturing or machine operating experience is preferred.
Why Work Here?
Experience growth and development with our company as we invest heavily in expanding our business. We offer comprehensive health and dental benefits, a 401k plan, and paid holidays. Enjoy a $1.50 pay increase upon permanent hire, along with additional PTO days and salary enhancements. Participate in our $2000 referral program incentive and receive boot reimbursement up to $100 upon direct hire. Join our High Five program to earn 'PetDine Bucks' which can be redeemed for exciting prizes such as iPads and apparel.
Work Environment
Our facility is a state-of-the-art, 210,000 square foot space powered by solar panels. It is clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled, and certified for international shipment to over 12 countries. Dress code requires steel-toed boots, eye and ear protection, hard hats, and high-visibility neon vests or shirts. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a variety of shift schedules to accommodate your lifestyle.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harvard, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.50/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 Harvard,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.