Entry Level Extrusion Operator Jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Title: Material Handler / Extrusion

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Job Description

The Material Handler / Extrusion role involves ensuring that packers and operators have the necessary materials, assisting with loading materials into machines, and preventing scraps. This position is crucial in maintaining seamless operations within the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure packers and operators have all required materials.
• Assist in loading materials into machines.
• Prevent and manage scrap materials.
• Work with warehouse, pallets, and boxes in a manufacturing setting.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments (minimum 3 months).
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs as needed.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with pallet jack operation.
• Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environments.
• General experience in material handling.
• A positive attitude with a go-getter mindset and the ability to take directions well.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a great opportunity for growth and development within a large and expanding company. Employees are evaluated quarterly and have the potential for raises based on performance. The company values initiative, teamwork, and provides training opportunities for motivated individuals to advance in their careers.

Work Environment

The work environment is set within a large company located in Elk Grove Village, operating thermoforming, extrusion, and slitting machines to produce plastic packaging. The area can be hot in summer, and employees work around loud machines, making it essential to maintain a steady pace with production. The position is entry-level with night shift hours from 5:45 pm to 6:15 am, working every other weekend and alternating between 36 and 48-hour weeks.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Zurich,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.