3rd Shift Packer - Illinois Staffing : Job Details

We are seeking experienced packers who are capable of lifting 30 pounds regularly and standing for long periods of time. You will be responsible for packing material as it comes off the production machine, building boxes, and staging materials for shipping in a fast-paced environment.

Shift & Pay: 3rd Shift - 11pm - 7am - $17/hr

Responsibilities:

• Pack materials as they come off the production machine.
• Build boxes and stage materials for shipping.
• Rotate positions every two hours to maintain efficiency.
• Inspect small parts and ensure quality control.
• Maintain speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in packing and assembly.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds regularly.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with leads, supervisors, and managers.
• Ability to read SOPs and work orders.
• Proficiency in using a computer to access work instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Fast-paced production background.
• Comfortable working in a clean room environment.
• Ability to gown up and wear cleanroom attire including booties, facial hair covers, and hair cover.
• Strong communication skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a smaller company that offers opportunities for growth, training, and internal promotion. Employees have the chance to be hired as regular full-time staff, which includes a competitive benefits package with health insurance, PTO starting at 15 days, 11 paid holidays, a 401K match, and shift differential pay. Enjoy working in a temperature-controlled environment with a positive atmosphere.

Work Environment:

This position is for the 3rd shift, operating from 11pm to 7am. The work takes place in a clean room environment where candidates must be comfortable wearing cleanroom attire, including booties and hair covers. The dress code requires close-toed shoes, and lockers are available for personal belongings. Employees can wear shorts or pants under cleanroom attire.

Job Type & Location:

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

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $17.00/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 Vernon Hills, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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 meet 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.