Job Description

This role supports a busy food production plant in Orangeville, IL by operating equipment, monitoring production processes, and handling materials to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output during the night shift. You will work as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, performing both general production tasks and, when needed, more specialized dryer, mixing, and bagging operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and follow established procedures to support food manufacturing processes.
• Perform general production and general labor tasks, including material handling, mixing, and basic machine operation.
• Monitor production lines for quality, safety, and efficiency, and promptly report or address issues.
• Use basic math skills to complete measurements, counts, and production-related calculations accurately.
• Enter production data into computer systems with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and move materials and products throughout the production area.
• Stand on your feet for extended periods while performing production tasks on the plant floor.
• Apply problem-solving and deductive reasoning skills to troubleshoot minor equipment or process issues.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and quality guidelines required in a food production environment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and rotating weekend schedules.
• For dryer operator duties: train, lead, and develop team members working in your area.
• Operate the dryer and oversee associated mixing and bagging operations to ensure proper product handling.
• Fill in and provide coverage in the supervisor’s absence, helping coordinate workflow and priorities.
• Work in confined spaces during cleaning and troubleshooting activities when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall plant operations.

• Experience within food production or food manufacturing preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good basic math skills for measurements, counts, and calculations.
• Ability to perform accurate computer data entry in a production environment.
• Capability to stand on feet for long periods of time on the production floor.
• Strong problem-solving and deductive reasoning abilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitiously as part of daily tasks.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing and production setting.
• Willingness to work rotating weekend shifts on a night schedule.

• Manufacturing or production experience in a plant environment.
• Background in food production or food manufacturing operations.
• Experience with mixing, production, and general production tasks.
• Forklift or material handling experience is beneficial.
• Ability to train, lead, and develop teams in a production setting.
• Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces during cleaning and troubleshooting.
• Flexibility to cover supervisory responsibilities when needed.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability in a shift-based environment.

Join a stable, growth-oriented food production facility where teamwork, safety, and quality are top priorities. You will benefit from a consistent full-time schedule, opportunities to learn specialized operations such as dryer, mixing, and bagging, and the chance to develop leadership skills by training and guiding others. The rotating schedule supports work-life balance by providing regular extended days off, while the collaborative environment encourages continuous improvement and professional growth.

Work Environment

This position is based in a food production plant in Orangeville, IL and operates on a structured shift schedule. The night shift runs from approximately 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. with rotating weekends, working three days one week and four days the following week. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs repeatedly, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment around production equipment, mixers, dryers, and bagging machinery. At times, you may need to work in confined spaces for cleaning or troubleshooting. The facility emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to food manufacturing standards, and you will use basic computer systems for data entry along with standard production tools and equipment.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Orangeville,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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