**Job Title: Packaging Operator** **Job Description** The Packaging Operator is responsible for the final packaging of flavors, including powders, spray dry, liquids, emulsions, and extracts, according to directions on each batch ticket. This role requires close collaboration with the Batch Processors to ensure food safety, quality, efficiency, and accuracy. The Packaging Operator may operate machinery such as mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks, and must be able to read labels and follow safety procedures. **Responsibilities** + Package the correct finished product quantity with the correct label. + Operate and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. + Record operational and production data on specified forms. + Transport materials, supplies, and products between work areas using equipment and sit-down forklifts. + Understand the impact and importance of food safety in our products. + Communicate any food safety concerns to shift leads or management. + Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and sanitize equipment after each batch. **Essential Skills** + Ability to read labels and follow safety procedures. + Strong understanding of food safety and its role in our products. + Ability to communicate effectively with shift leads or management. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma required. + Experience in manufacturing, packing, and general labor. + Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards. **Why Work Here?** Our company is dedicated to building a better future for people and the planet through the creation of healthier, tastier, and sustainable foods. We are passionate about our customers, encourage innovation, invest in our people, and are committed to making the world a better place. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, pregnancy and parental leave, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and flexible spending accounts. Employees start with 15 PTO days, and we also offer Volunteer Time Off, bereavement leave, and various other perks. **Work Environment** This role operates in a Food GMP environment with a strong smell due to the nature of the products. Employees must wear steel-toe shoes, a hair net, and no jewelry is allowed. A uniform and locker for personal belongings are provided. Specific lifting requirements include moving 50lb boxes for spray dry and powders, and maneuvering 25-30lb containers for liquids using a hand truck. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wauconda, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00 • 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 Wauconda,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 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.