Packer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Title:

Packer

As a Packer, you will play a crucial role in lifting and transporting bundles of corrugated bulk containers filled with plastic bottles. Your responsibilities will include assembling these into grouped boxes and securing them with twine. You will inspect plastic bottles for any defects and ensure all approved bottles are packed correctly. Monitoring automated machinery to prevent jams and notifying supervisors of any issues will be a key part of your role.

You will ensure conveyor belts remain clear, operate the bagger machine, alert personnel about raw material needs, track production numbers, and accurately label boxes or bags.

• Lift and transport bundles of corrugated bulk containers filled with plastic bottles.
• Assemble bundles into grouped boxes and secure with twine.
• Inspect plastic bottles for defects such as holes, surface lines, or water spots.
• Pack approved bottles into boxes.
• Monitor automated machinery to prevent operational jams.
• Notify supervisor of defective bottles or equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure conveyor belts remain clear of excess bottles.
• Operate the bagger machine as required.
• Alert appropriate personnel when additional raw materials are needed.
• Track the number of bottles produced during each shift.
• Accurately label boxes or bags with the correct date and shift identification.
• Support departmental inventory activities and perform routine record-keeping tasks.

• Experience in packing, production, and packaging.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable standing for 8+ hours a day.
• Experience with packing boxes and putting caps on bottles.

• Experience in packaging and capping bottles.
• Experience operating filling machines.

This position offers a minimum $1 raise when transitioning to a permanent role, with growth opportunities to move into higher-paying positions. Once direct, employees receive PPO insurance, including health, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy free product samples once a month.

You will work in a clean and well-lit environment, with access to a cafeteria featuring large industrial fridges and a food court with vending machine options. Safety is a priority, with numerous safety signs throughout the facility. The company produces dish detergent, cleaning products, and laundry detergent.

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

The pay range for this position is $16.60 - $17.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

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.