**Job Title: Packer/Associates** **Job Description** We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Packers/Associates. In this role, you will be responsible for packing products daily, performing light assembly, loading boxes, and working on a production line. You will be involved in various tasks including packing finished goods, catching finished baked goods on trays, cleaning duties, labeling packages, operating tape machines, and palletizing. **Responsibilities** + Packing products daily + Performing light assembly tasks + Loading boxes + Working on a production line + Packing finished goods + Catching finished baked goods on trays + Performing cleaning duties + Labeling packages + Operating tape machines + Palletizing **Essential Skills** + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds + Ability to stand for 4 hours at a time + Ability to follow verbal instructions + No formal warehouse or forklift experience required **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma or GED (preferred) + Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred) + 6 months or more of manufacturing or machine operating experience (preferred) **Why Work Here?** We offer full benefits including health and dental coverage, a $1.50 pay increase when hired permanently, a 401k plan, additional PTO days, paid holidays, and an increased salary upon direct hire. We also provide a $2000 referral program incentive and boot reimbursement (up to $100) upon direct hire. Our High Five program allows employees to receive daily work-based merits (PetDine Bucks) which can be redeemed for prizes such as iPads, apparel, and other swag. Our company is committed to investing heavily in the growth and development of our business. **Work Environment** Our facility is very clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled, and brand new. It spans 210,000 square feet and is powered by a field of solar panels. We are GMP certified and capable of international shipment to more than 12 countries. The dress attire includes steel-toed boots, eye protection, ear protection, hard hats, and high-visibility neon vests. Shift schedules vary, with day and night shifts available throughout the week. Everyone will start their first day at 8:30am on Mondays, regardless of shift and role. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harvard, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Harvard,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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.