General Production Worker Job at Confidential, University Park, IL

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  • Confidential
  • University Park, IL

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

As a General Production Worker, you will play a crucial role in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your main duties include operating a down ender, utilizing a shrink wrap machine for shipment preparation, and employing an RF scanner. Additionally, you will be responsible for palletizing production, banding steel coils, and ensuring the production pace is maintained. You will assist with shear line operations and slitter head setups, which involve mounting coils, line threading, and alignment. You will also complete production reports using micrometers and calipers. Mechanical aptitude is a huge plus for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a down ender and shrink wrap machine.
  • Utilize an RF scanner for inventory management.
  • Palletize production and band steel coils.
  • Maintain production pace in a fast-paced environment.
  • Label and tag materials for shipment.
  • Assist with shear line operations and slitter head setups.
  • Complete production reports using micrometers and calipers.
  • Assist with setups and runs on production lines.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in production and general labor.
  • Packaging and banding experience.
  • Steel manufacturing work experience.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
  • Proven attendance record.
  • Willingness to cross-train.
  • Forklift operation and shipping/receiving experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in steel is advantageous.
  • CTL or slitter experience is beneficial.
  • Mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive pay increases and opportunities for upward mobility through cross-training and ISOS certifications. Enjoy 1-week paid vacation after 1 year of employment and 2 weeks after 2 years, along with 7 paid holidays per year. Benefit from medical and dental insurance enrollment after 60 days, 401k, and profit sharing. We also provide company uniforms.

Work Environment

Our family-owned and operated company was established in the 1970s and currently employs 50 dedicated team members. We specialize in supplying thin sheet metal to the canning industry and operate as a steel servicing center. Our commitment to employee development is evident through our investment in training and certifications. The work hours are from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a dress code of company-provided uniforms.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of University Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/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 University Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Monday to Friday

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