**Job Title: Production Associate (Machine operator helper)** **Job Description** Candidates will be responsible for assisting machine operators in the daily functions to fulfill production demands. In this position the employee will assist operators with the machine set-up for the job assigned, helping with transporting materials throughout the process, quality inspections, and packaging. **Responsibilities** + Assist in machine set-up, and placement of raw materials on machine feeders + Package material according to general packing instructions + Apply bands on completed production to properly secure. + Create coil identification tags by entering information into a computer and printing labels + Operate a forklift to move material (approximately 10% of the day) + Maintain cleanliness of the work area by sweeping **Essential Skills** + Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments + Proficiency in helping where needed on a daily basis **Schedule & Shift:** + 1st shift **6:00am-2:30pm** M-F (OT available based off demands) + $ **17.00-18.00** per hour + 2nd shift: **2:30pm-11:00pm** M-F (OT available based off demands) + $ **18.00-19.00** per hour **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values hard work and dedication. Enjoy a structured work schedule with opportunities to learn and grow within the company. Benefit from a supportive training program and a collaborative work environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheeling, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Wheeling,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 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.