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Picker and Packer - Montgomery, IL

6AM - 3:30PM MONDAY-FRIDAY

$17.50/hr

Job Description

This role involves accurately picking, cleaning, assembling, and packaging parts in a manufacturing warehouse environment while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You will handle parts throughout the production process, operate specialized equipment, and support real-time inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Clean parts using the appropriate method, including bath cleaning, wiping, or scraping, to ensure components meet cleanliness standards.
• Apply the correct lubricant by injection, bath, or hand application according to specifications and work instructions.
• Inspect parts for defects such as cracks, poor plating, damage, or any other irregularities and report nonconforming products.
• Verify that each part has the correct part number before packaging and ensure accuracy throughout the picking and packing process.
• Assemble packaging materials and package parts in the appropriate containers to protect products during storage and shipment.
• Prepare and attach accurate and legible labels to all packaged items to ensure proper identification and traceability.
• Install press-fit or threaded fittings into the appropriate parts following established procedures and quality standards.
• Assemble linkages and confirm that assemblies conform to engineering prints and specifications.
• Operate departmental machines such as aqueous washers, de-magnetizers, and greasers safely and efficiently.
• Move finished goods to the designated stock cage and ensure items are stored correctly.
• Assist in maintaining real-time inventory by accurately handling, recording, and staging finished goods.
• Perform all duties associated with the inkjet marking operation, including setting up equipment, marking parts, and verifying mark quality.
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards to maintain a clean and organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production, general production, or warehouse operations.
• Hands-on experience with picking and packing in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong attention to detail to identify defects, verify part numbers, and ensure accurate labeling.
• Ability to perform visual inspection of parts for cracks, plating issues, damage, and other irregularities.
• Capability to operate basic manufacturing equipment such as washers, de-magnetizers, and greasers with proper training.
• Ability to follow written instructions, prints, and standard operating procedures for assembly and packaging.
• Reliability in adhering to a Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with inkjet marking operations or part marking processes is an advantage.
• Experience with inventory handling or stock management supports success in this role.
• Comfort working with mechanical assemblies, including installing fittings and assembling linkages.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing operation where your contribution directly supports product quality and customer satisfaction. The role offers consistent daytime hours during the week, providing a predictable schedule and work-life balance. You will gain hands-on experience with production equipment and processes in a supportive environment that values accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing warehouse environment. You will work on-site Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The role involves standing for extended periods, handling parts and packaging materials, and operating equipment such as aqueous washers, de-magnetizers, greasers, and inkjet marking machines. The environment includes typical manufacturing conditions, such as moderate noise and frequent movement of materials, and requires appropriate work attire suitable for a production setting.

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

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 Montgomery,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.