Production Associate

Company: QPS Employment Group
Location: Itasca
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Position Title: Production Wage: $18.00 - $19.00/hour Shift: 1st or 2nd Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm or 3:00pm - 11:30pm QPS Employment Group is currently seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Production Associate for a company in Elk Grove Village, IL. In this position you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a commitment to excellence by ensuring every part is inspected, protected, and delivered to meet the highest industry and customer standards. If you are someone who takes pride in detail-oriented work, values consistency, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment, apply today! Production Responsibilities: - Perform visual initial inspection while unpacking parts, verifying any surface defects or damage, and communicate all issues to necessary personnel - Document method that parts were packaged in so they can be protected in the same or a heightened manner when parts are being packed for shipment - Pack customer parts, paying special attention to customer requirements or internal instructions - Organize boxes and packaging materials - Identify and select holding racks and fixtures best suited to efficiently process parts - Ensure parts are accurately placed with consideration to characteristics, customer specifications and industry standards - Review established racking method and duplicate the racking for all parts, verifying there is electrical contact to parts when required - Ensure parts are secured to the rack, paying special attention not to scratch or mark the parts - Team lift rack onto lift - Dry and clean parts after processing Requirements for Production: - High School Diploma or equivalent preferred - At least two years of warehouse or production experience - Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment within the aerospace industry is a plus - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality - Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately - Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs - Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment schaumburg@qpsemployment.com IND133 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

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