Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Machine Operators to join our team for the second shift (4:30pm - 1:00am). This role offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for yearly increases under a union contract.

Responsibilities

• Start machinery and make necessary adjustments to improve performance

• Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions

• Troubleshoot minor issues

• Perform quality control and follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures

• Report problems to the supervisor

• Comply with all safety and health regulations

• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in the work area

Essential Skills

• Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility or similar relevant experience

• Detail-oriented

• Understanding of production and plant processes

• Analytical and numerical skills for performing mathematical calculations

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions

• Ability to work in a team

• Ability to lift heavy equipment, bend, and stand or walk for long periods

• Willingness to work in shifts, including late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 6 months of general operating experience

• Comfortable lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Comfortable working with oil/lubricants

• Comfortable working in a diverse environment

Why Work Here?

Join a diverse work environment where Spanish and Polish speakers are welcome. As a union shop, we offer comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, and 401k. Enjoy a breakroom equipped with vending machines. Upon going permanent, you will benefit from new union contracts that include yearly pay increases. Additionally, we offer a $45 premium for comprehensive coverage, with options to purchase additional coverage for family members.

Work Environment

Our precision product business is growing rapidly. The production floor is loud due to multiple machines running simultaneously. With 112 hourly employees across two shifts, the environment has a slight oil smell due to lubricated automotive parts. We provide hearing protection and safety glasses on the first day. Candidates must have steel toe, non-slip shoes. Only conversational English is required as all leads and supervisors are bilingual (Spanish). The shift hours are 1st shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (First Day: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm) and 2nd shift: 4:30 pm - 1:00 am (First Day: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am). Starts are on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays each week.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.25/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.