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General Production WorkerJoin our dynamic team where you will play a vital role in the production process. As a General Production Worker, you will contribute to various stages of the production line, assisting with batch preparations, handling physical tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of equipment. This role requires attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesAssist operators with prep work and batch work on multiple lines.Perform physical tasks such as weighing products, setting up lines, and staging products.Make and measure batches, weigh out liquid products, and document all orders.Calculate batch sizes and work with drums and totes for product filling.Lift and stage boxes, palletize and wrap boxes and containers.Perform quality inspections by counting, sorting, and sizing products.Place tags and labels on products and boxes.Pull cases off the line and stack them on pallets.Wrap and stage cases and boxes.Engage in housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.Flexibly move between packaging and formulation tasks as needed.Essential SkillsExperience in manufacturing, particularly with chemicals, food, or pharmaceuticals.Experience working around machinery.Desire to progress to an operator role.Proficiency in weighing, staging, and handling chemicals.Strong mechanical inclination.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in blending or packaging from food, pharmaceuticals, or chemical industries.Machine operating experience.Assistant experience in a similar role.Why Work Here?We offer a supportive environment where each team member is valued and encouraged to grow. Join us for the opportunity to work in a fast-paced setting and gain experience across various stages of production. Embrace the chance to wear multiple hats and develop your skills in a flexible and dynamic workplace.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is set in an older manufacturing building in Chicago Heights, featuring more production lines than other locations. The facility is temperature-controlled, though it can get warmer with machinery running. The role requires working near kettles or packaging lines, and steel-toed boots are mandatory. Be prepared to work around chemicals (none harmful) and adapt to different tasks throughout the day. The 1st shift operates from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm, with potential overtime on Saturdays, and the 3rd shift starts Sunday night at 11:30 pm and ends at 8 am.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago Heights, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.20/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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)Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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