Job Title: Industrial Batch Operator

Job Description

The Mixer Operator is responsible for making batches of material in accordance with customer’s and internal specifications. Responsibilities include weighing materials, cleaning the mixing area, and troubleshooting any mixing problems. Additional tasks may be assigned by the Manager or Group Leader.

Responsibilities

• Review Mixing Schedule

• Produce batches in mixer, as scheduled

• Inspect reconditioned drums prior to use as per guidelines

• Dump batches from mixers

• Communicate with the previous mixer to discuss any irregularities or special instructions

• Produce standard production batches by following the Mixing Procedure

• Notify Group Leader and QA of any abnormalities

• Maintain correct identification on batches

• Complete necessary paperwork correctly and timely, including batch tickets and mixing dump reports

• Inform Manager of any unidentified or mis-identified batches, drums, or raw materials

• Report safety and maintenance concerns

Essential Skills

• Mixing, Batching, Compounding

• Chemical handling

• Machine operation

• Blender operation

• Forklift operation

• Production and batch documentation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 60lbs repeatedly

• Comfortable working in a facility with strong odor

• Able to pass a skills key test

• Able to pass an audiogram test

• Prior industrial cleaning or housekeeping experience

• Prior mixing and batching experience

• Forklift experience (optional)

• Chemical manufacturing experience

• HS diploma/GED or equivalent

Why Work Here?

We offer a $4/hr pay rate increase from B-level to A-level, production bonuses up to 30%, growth opportunities with pay increases, a $2/hr shift differential, opportunities for overtime, a comprehensive training program, and forklift certification.

Work Environment

The work environment involves exposure to manufacturing operations such as moving equipment, noise, fumes, vibrations, and dust. The facility is climate controlled and primarily involved in automotive material production. Shifts include 1st shift (5:00am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday), 2nd shift (3:30pm – 2:00am, Monday – Friday), with potential weekend work based on business needs. PPE including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, and earbuds are provided. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We are looking for candidates who will be able to work a 2nd schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract To Hire position based out of Evansville, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.25 - $23.25/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 Evansville,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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.