Jobs in Lake County, IL

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  • Outside Sales Representative

    TruGreen

    R18895 Sales Representative 840 Commerce Pkwy, Carpentersville, Illinois 60110 Job Description TruGreenĀ® Neighborhood Lawn Sales Representative Every TruGreen associate is committed to quality. We all ... read more

  • Senior care provider

    Senior care provider

    As a caregiver, you'll provide much-needed assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, ... read more

  • General Merchandise

    General Merchandise

    General Merchandise job with benefits at Wallmart. (Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase ... read more

  • Tutor

    Tutor

    If you love working with children and helping them succeed, then tutoring may be the perfect job for ... read more

  • Nanny / Babysitter

    Nanny / Babysitter

    Do you like children? Work as a nanny / babysitter and take care of other people's children. read more

  • Translator

    Translator

    Work from home as a translator with clients from around the world. Be your own boss! read more

  • Paid Surveys Online

    Paid Surveys Online

    Make money by filling surveys, watching movies, shopping online and more! read more

  • Shopper

    Shopper

    Make money by doing shopping for other people whenever you have free time. Sounds interesting? read more

  • Tasker / Shopper / Handyman

    Tasker / Shopper / Handyman

    Earn money by helping other people with simple tasks such as moving, repairs, shopping and more. read more

  • Freelancer

    Freelancer

    Work from home as a freelancer. Online research, data entry, IT and more. read more

  • Virtual Assistant

    Virtual Assistant

    Work from home as a virtual assistant for clients from around the world. Be your own boss. read more

  • Pet Sitter

    Pet Sitter

    Get paid to play with dogs. Become a pet sitter and connect with local dog and cat owners looking for ... read more

  • Language Tutor

    Language Tutor

    Know a language? Teach it online from your home and get customers from around the world. read more

  • Cleaner / Housekeeper

    Cleaner / Housekeeper

    Earn as a cleaner at Marry Maids. Flexible schedule on your own terms. read more

  • Delivery Driver

    Delivery Driver

    Work as a delivery courier at your own pace delivering restarant meals to clients via Doordash. read more

  • Hotel Worker

    Hotel Worker

    Work in a Hilton hotel. Multiple positions: front-desk, kitchen, house keeping, restaurants and more. read more

  • Hotel Worker

    Hotel Worker

    Marriott hotels offer a variety of opportunities: front desk, house keeping, kitchens and more. From ... read more

  • Restaurant worker

    Restaurant worker

    If you're looking for a fast-paced, customer service oriented job, McDonald's is the place for you. ... read more

Find your next job in Lake County

The job market in Lake County is booming, with a variety of employment opportunities available for those seeking work. The county is home to several large, well-known employers such as Abbott Laboratories, Baxter International, and Motorola Solutions. In addition, many smaller businesses are located in the area and offer jobs in a range of industries.

Find your next job in Lake
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The largest employer in Lake County is Abbott Laboratories, a healthcare company that manufactures pharmaceuticals and medical devices. It employs more than 8,700 people in the county alone. The company focuses on research and development and has several offices located throughout the area. Jobs at Abbott include positions in finance, marketing, engineering, IT, sales and administration.

Baxter International is another major employer in Lake County. This healthcare company manufactures medical products and solutions for hospitals and clinics around the world. It employs over 6,400 people locally and offers a range of positions including finance, marketing, engineering and IT roles. Baxter also has several locations throughout the county including in Waukegan, North Chicago and Gurnee.

Motorola Solutions is a technology company that provides communication solutions for businesses around the world. It employs more than 4,000 people in Lake County alone and offers jobs in engineering, IT, sales and marketing roles. The company also has several locations throughout the region including its headquarters in Schaumburg as well as offices in North Chicago and Mundelein.

In addition to these large employers there are many smaller businesses located throughout Lake County that provide jobs for local residents. These companies specialize in fields such as manufacturing, retailing, hospitality services and more. For example Gurnee Mills Mall is home to over 200 stores which employ thousands of people across the area while Six Flags Great America amusement park offers seasonal job opportunities to those looking for work during the summer months. Other companies such as Kraft Heinz Foods Group provide year-round employment opportunities at their plants located throughout the county.