Job Title: Mixer and Stage Materials Operator (2nd & 3rd shift)
Job Description
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Mixer and Stage Materials Operator to manage and oversee the mixing and compounding processes. This role involves interpreting batch schedules, operating various forklifts and electric hand trucks, accurately weighing ingredients, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and ensuring quality control by transferring samples to the lab.
Responsibilities
Mix and stage materials for compounding.
Interpret batch schedules to correctly label production packaging.
Operate sit-down, stand-up forklifts, and electric hand trucks to move materials and finished products.
Utilize mobile and floor scales to accurately weigh compound ingredients, raw materials, and finished products according to batch records.
Load, maintain, monitor, and clean blenders, mixers, and production weigh areas.
Perform cleaning tasks including running cleaning cycles, removing excess materials, replacing filters, and cleaning blades and tanks between batches.
Operate packaging equipment and palletizing systems.
Pull and transfer samples to the lab for quality testing.
Ensure all small ingredients are weighed and labeled correctly.
Utilize the proper tools for the job.
Collect data on production areas.
Essential Skills
Experience in mixing, chemical compounding, and operating batch mixers.
Forklift and machine operation experience.
Proficient in using HMI and maintaining batch records.
Strong attention to detail.
Computer knowledge for batch sheet logs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ideally 3 - 5 years of experience in compounding or batching in a manufacturing environment (minimum 2 years).
Experience in extrusion or injection operations or operating ribbon blending machinery.
Why Work Here?
We offer comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits, along with access to on-site healthcare clinics at select locations. Employees can benefit from our Medical Plans and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that maximize tax advantages. Our Corporate Wellness Program supports your health, while our 401(k) plan helps secure your future. Enjoy paid vacation and holidays, support for military service leave, and opportunities for career development through internal training programs and our Tuition Reimbursement and Norman M. Fain College Scholarship Program.
Work Environment
This position requires working on either the 2nd shift (2:45 pm - 11:00 pm) or the 3rd shift (10:45 pm - 7:00 am), Monday through Friday, with potential overtime on weekends. Initial training will be on day shift for about 2 weeks. Expect to work 45-48 hours per week. The manufacturing environment involves non-temperature-controlled areas, which can be very hot in summer and around 60 degrees in winter. The dress code includes mandatory removal of all jewelry, tying up long hair, wearing steel-toed shoes, long pants, short sleeves without cut-offs, and protective gear like hearing and eye protection. Some areas require N95 face masks during certain tasks. Teams are smaller, working in raised, enclosed workstations with a partner.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brownsville, Tennessee.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Brownsville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 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.
