**Job Title: Packaging Operator** **Job Description** As a Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for the final packaging of various flavors such as powders, spray dry, liquids, emulsions, and extracts, according to batch ticket instructions. You will work closely with Batch Processors to ensure batches are packaged with priorities on food safety, quality, efficiency, and accuracy. You may also operate machinery, including mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks. The role requires the ability to read labels and follow safety procedures. Additionally, you will package the correct quantity of the finished product with accurate labeling and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. **Responsibilities** + Package flavors according to batch ticket directions. + Work closely with Batch Processors to ensure food safety, quality, efficiency, and accuracy. + Operate machinery such as mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks. + Read labels and follow safety procedures. + Package the correct finished product quantity with the correct label. + 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 and its role in our products. + Communicate any food safety concerns to shift leads or management. + Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) including equipment sanitation after each batch. **Essential Skills** + Manufacturing experience + Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) + Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) + General labor skills **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma required **Why Work Here?** At our company, we are 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 a positive impact on the world. Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) medical plans, dental and vision plans, pregnancy and parental leave, employee assistance programs, short and long-term disability plans, life insurance, pet insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and flexible spending accounts. We also offer a generous PTO policy and opportunities for volunteer time off. **Work Environment** This role is set in a food GMP environment with strong smells due to the nature of the flavors company. Employees must wear steel toe shoes, hair nets, and no jewelry is allowed. Uniforms and lockers will be provided. The role involves lifting and maneuvering heavy boxes and containers, rotating tasks, and following strict food safety protocols. **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/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 Wauconda,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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.