Pouch Operator

Job Title: Pouch OperatorJob DescriptionThe Pouch Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring pouch-making equipment in a cleanroom production environment. This role focuses on maintaining high-quality standards, performing machine adjustments, and ensuring all pouches meet precise customer specifications and company quality requirements. The position is well suited to someone with manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based production setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor pouch-making equipment in accordance with production specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Review work orders prior to production runs to verify product requirements, including materials, dimensions, and quality criteria.
• Perform machine adjustments to maintain optimal quality, efficiency, and throughput, responding promptly to process deviations.
• Inspect pouches throughout the production process to ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Monitor seal integrity, pouch dimensions, print registration, and overall pouch appearance, documenting measurements and findings.
• Make approximately ten measurements per pouch during quality checks and tests, working alongside 45 team members in the cleanroom.
• Identify and communicate defects or nonconformities to the machine operator and appropriate production personnel so issues can be corrected quickly.
• Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) during all production activities to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Use hand tools, tape measures, and inspection equipment to perform routine checks, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Follow cleanroom protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed shoes, while working with films, foils, chemicals, and peelable solutions.
• Collaborate with coworkers in the lab and on the production floor to meet production schedules and quality targets.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, inspections, and measurements as required by company procedures.
• Support general production, packaging, and inspection tasks as needed to ensure continuous workflow and on-time order completion.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing and production experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on machine operation experience, preferably as a machine operator or production operator.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic machine adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, tape measures, and inspection equipment for quality checks.
• Experience working under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or similar regulated production standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and production specifications.
• Attention to detail and strong inspection skills to assess seal integrity, dimensions, print registration, and pouch appearance.
• Comfort working in a cleanroom environment and following strict cleanliness and safety protocols.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicating clearly with lab and production personnel.
• Capability to sit for extended periods while performing repetitive measurements and quality checks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in packaging, general production, or general labor roles in a manufacturing setting.
• Background in cleanroom operations or medical device, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, or life sciences manufacturing.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting production issues related to films, foils, chemicals, and peelable solutions.
• Understanding of inspection processes for flexible materials and engineered packaging solutions.
• Comfort working with aluminum foil composites, high-barrier films, and other specialized flexible materials.
• Ability to adhere to strict lab rules, including restrictions on fragrances and phone use in designated areas.

Why Work Here?This opportunity offers the chance to join a highly stable and growing global organization that has expanded significantly and continues to build a strong reputation in the healthcare market. Employees benefit from a culture that values internal mobility, with clear opportunities to move into different departments and advance into leadership roles as they become available. The company is committed to innovation in engineered flexible materials and provides exposure to cutting-edge solutions for the medical device, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life sciences industries. Team members can expect an environment that promotes learning, professional development, and collaboration, supported by responsive and agile processes from design through validation and beyond. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a cleanroom production and lab environment with multiple shift options: 1st shift (7:00 a.m.3:00 p.m., MondayFriday), 2nd shift (3:00 p.m.11:00 p.m., MondayFriday), and 3rd shift (11:00 p.m.7:00 a.m., MondayFriday). New hires train on 1st shift for the first 46 weeks. Work is primarily performed in a cleanroom setting where personal protective equipment (PPE) and steel-toed shoes are required at all times. The environment is strongly team-based, with close collaboration among coworkers in the lab and production floor. A significant portion of the day is spent seated, performing detailed measurements and quality checks on pouches alongside several other team members. The role involves working with films, foils, chemicals, peelable solutions, and other engineered flexible materials. Cleanroom and lab rules are strictly enforced, including no fragrances and no phone use in the lab. Occasional client visits to the office and production areas may occur, and employees are expected to maintain a professional, compliant, and safety-conscious demeanor at all times. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Addison, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.05/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Addison, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Addison,IL.

About Aerotek

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.

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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):

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