Entry Level Production Jobs in Pekin, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Entry Level General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker supports multiple areas within a manufacturing shop, performing a variety of tasks to keep production and warehouse operations running smoothly. This role requires reliability, flexibility to work in any assigned area, and the ability to handle physically demanding work, including consistent heavy lifting and use of basic measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Work in multiple areas of the shop as assigned, supporting both production and warehouse operations.
• Perform general production tasks such as assembly, labelling, packaging, and loading as needed.
• Use a tape measure accurately to support production activities and ensure proper measurements.
• Read and interpret blueprints to complete tasks according to specifications and quality standards.
• Handle heavy lifting of materials and products up to 50 lbs consistently throughout the shift.
• Operate sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment when required, following safety procedures.
• Pick and prepare orders using RF scanners and other warehouse systems.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading materials and finished goods.
• Maintain warehouse inventory by organizing, counting, and tracking products and materials.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adapt to changing priorities and tasks, and work in any area requested to support overall operations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using a tape measure accurately for production tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with previous experience working from blueprints.
• Willingness to work in any area of the shop as requested and perform a variety of production and warehouse tasks.
• Capability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding work in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with general production work in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Experience operating sit-down forklifts and other forklift equipment.
• Experience in picking, loading, and packaging orders.
• Familiarity with RF scanners for picking and inventory tasks.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Knowledge of warehouse inventory processes, including organizing and tracking materials.
• Experience with assembly and labelling tasks in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a manufacturing environment where your reliability, flexibility, and strong work ethic are valued. You will gain experience across multiple areas of production and warehouse operations, develop practical skills with equipment and tools, and work as part of a team that keeps operations running smoothly. This role offers consistent, active work and the opportunity to build a solid foundation in manufacturing and logistics.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment that involves working in a shop and warehouse setting. You will spend most of your shift on your feet, often for 10 or more hours, and perform tasks that require consistent heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs. The work involves operating sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment, using RF scanners, and handling various production and warehouse materials. The environment is active and fast-paced, with a focus on safety, organization, and teamwork.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Eureka,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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.