Packer

Packer - Saint Charles, IL

6am-2:30pm - $16.50

3pm-11:30pm - $17.50

Monday-Friday

Job Description

The role involves folding and packing finished products, ensuring they are placed correctly into packaging. The position requires standing for the entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Fold and pack finished products.
• Place folded products into packaging.
• Stand for the entire shift.

Essential Skills

• Experience in packing.
• Production experience.
• Skill in folding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous packing experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Why Work Here?

This company promotes from within, as evidenced by the Director of Operations who started in this very position 15 years ago. The company culture is excellent, with a respectful environment where everyone is committed to employee success. There are continuous training and growth opportunities available.

Work Environment

The company is a Contract Manufacturing Medical Device organization that has grown by 30% in the past year and employs 800 individuals at its St Charles location. The production floor is comprised of 75% industrial sewing machines, operating in a clean GMP environment where hair nets and beard nets are mandatory. It is not climate-controlled, which means it can get hot during summer months, although fans are provided throughout the production area. The workforce is diverse, with over 5-6 languages spoken. Candidates who are not fluent in English are still eligible but may face challenges in sewing classes; however, self-sufficiency with translation technology is encouraged. The first shift runs from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with options to start earlier at 4:00 AM and work additional hours on Saturdays voluntarily, provided certain productivity rates are met. The second shift is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with extended hours until 1:00 AM and voluntary Saturday hours available under the same conditions.

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

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $17.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Charles,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 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.