Entry Level Production Associate

Express Employment ProfessionalsPeru, ILTemporary$19.50/HourlyRate

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Agency: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Peru, IL
Job type: Temporary
Pay: $19.50/HourlyRate
Profession: Machine Operator
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Posted: Jun 4, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly: $19.50
Weekly: $780
Yearly (full-time): $40,560

This job pays about $19.50/hour — 3% below the median for Machine Operator jobs in Illinois ($20.06/hour).

Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Machine Operator jobs in Illinois right now

11 open Machine Operator jobs in Illinois from 2 agencies, 2 of them in Peru.
Pay in these listings: $16.50 – $22.75/hour, median $19.50/hour.
Typical Machine Operator pay in Illinois: $20.06/hour ($41,725/year, BLS).
Highest median pay: Express Employment Professionals ($19.25/hour across 10 jobs).

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Job description

Production Operator Peru, IL $19.50 2/2/3 Schedule 645am to 7pm and 645pm to 7am Temp to Hire Express Employment has partnered with a growing manufacturing company looking for production operators that can operate and monitor large-scale machinery to turn raw materials into finished siding products while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards. Key Responsibilities:

Monitor machines and adjust settings to keep production running
Perform quality checks on finished boards
Assist with basic maintenance, cleaning, and changeovers
Operate industrial production equipment

Qualifications & Requirements:

Manufacturing experience
Working around dust (cement materials)
Standing/walking most of shift

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Sick Time
WEEKLY pay
Direct Deposit
$100 Referral Bonus (+$50 for the person being referred)

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