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Looking for a hands-on role with dependable scheduling, overtime opportunities, and a great team environment? We're hiring Harvest Assistants to support our seasonal corn processing operations. Whether you're experienced in production or looking to gain valuable manufacturing experience, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced team where your work directly impacts product quality and success.

No complicated machinery to operate. Just bring a strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to be part of a hardworking team.

As a Harvest Assistant, you'll play a key role in our production process by sorting corn, removing defective material, assisting with packaging, and maintaining a clean work environment. Your attention to detail helps ensure a high-quality product while keeping operations running efficiently during the busy harvest season.

• Inspect and manually sort corn on the production line.
• Remove stalks, husks, rogue ears, and other non-conforming material.
• Place rework product onto reclaim conveyors for further processing.
• Assist with packaging, packing, and general production duties.
• Keep production areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Perform end-of-shift cleanup and sanitation tasks.
• Follow all quality, food safety, and cleanroom procedures.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.

• Previous production, warehouse, agriculture, or general labor experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime during peak harvest.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

✅ Consistent full-time hours with overtime opportunities

✅ Choose from 1st or 2nd shift schedules

✅ Gain valuable manufacturing and food production experience

✅ Team-focused work environment

✅ Opportunity to build skills that transfer across multiple industries

✅ Clean and organized facility

✅ Immediate openings available

This position is located in a clean, organized production facility focused on corn processing. Team members work near conveyor systems performing inspection, sorting, packaging, and cleaning duties.

1st Shift

• Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Saturday: 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Expected schedule: 6 days per week during harvest season

2nd Shift

• Monday-Friday: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM
• Saturday hours vary based on production needs
• Expected schedule: 6 days per week during harvest season

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Woodhull, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Woodhull,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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.