Freezer Worker Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing, packing, and labeling products for shipment in a clean, temperature-controlled corporate environment. You will support daily warehouse and shipping operations by handling boxes, maintaining an organized work area, working in and out of a freezer to pick products, and entering data into the system as needed. You will also learn and use hazmat programs related to DOT regulations to help ensure that shipments comply with safety and transportation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Unload, break down, and organize boxes to support daily warehouse operations.
• Assemble boxes and packaging materials to prepare products for shipment.
• Accurately label all boxes and products to ensure proper identification and tracking.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Enter data into the computer system as needed to update orders, inventory, and shipment information.
• Assist the shipping department with packing products when order volume is high or the team is behind schedule.
• Work in and out of a freezer to pick product and prepare it for shipment, following all safety and handling procedures.
• Use computer systems to learn and apply hazmat programs, including understanding which products can and cannot be shipped under DOT regulations.
• Follow all established procedures and guidelines for logistics, kitting, packing, and palletizing.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure orders are processed accurately and on time.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in packing, stocking, and labeling roles.
• Hands-on experience with packing and preparing products for shipment.
• Ability to palletize products and organize shipments efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail when labeling boxes and products.
• Basic computer skills and comfort entering data into systems.
• Ability to work in and out of a freezer environment and handle temperature changes safely.
• Willingness to learn and use hazmat programs related to DOT shipping regulations.
• Reliability in following procedures and maintaining a clean work area.
• Capability to support logistics and kitting activities as part of daily operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in logistics or shipping environments.
• Familiarity with kitting processes, including assembling multiple components into a single shipment.
• Comfort working in a corporate setting rather than a traditional warehouse environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a small, close-knit shipping area.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks during the day.
• Good communication skills for collaborating with shipping and office staff.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, well-organized, and temperature-controlled facility that emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance. The environment supports learning and growth, offering opportunities to expand your skills in logistics, hazmat regulations, and computer-based systems. You will be part of a professional, corporate setting with a small, collaborative shipping team, where your contributions directly support efficient operations and reliable customer deliveries.

Work Environment

The role is based in a pharmaceutical-related, corporate environment that is super clean and temperature controlled. The shipping area is located directly behind the offices, is relatively small, and is designed for efficient, detail-oriented work rather than traditional warehouse or forklift operations. You will work Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., spending time both at a workstation and in a freezer area while picking and preparing products for shipment. The position requires comfort with working on computers, using hazmat programs, and operating within a structured, professional setting with clear procedures and standards.

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