**Job Title: Batch Mixer** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Batch Mixer to join our team. This role involves preparing and mixing raw materials for production, operating machinery, and ensuring quality control throughout the batching process. The ideal candidate will follow safety procedures and work well within a team environment. **Responsibilities** + Prepare batches of raw materials for production processing according to batch tickets. + Obtain materials from inventory and accurately weigh them using scales or automated equipment. + Operate blending and batching machinery. + Pull samples for quality checks at various stages of the batching process. + Identify and address any deviations or discrepancies promptly. + Clean and sanitize processing equipment, tanks, filters, pipes, lines, and pumps. + Complete all documentation or logbooks accurately and in accordance with GMP. + Follow hazardous material handling and personal protective equipment requirements, if applicable. + Perform in-process quality procedures. + Work under moderate supervision. **Essential Skills** + Experience in batch mixing, blending, and compounding. + Ability to read and follow batch tickets. + Skill in operating machinery and handling materials. + Proficiency with sit-down forklifts. + Knowledge of safety procedures and GMP documentation. + Ability to measure and weigh materials accurately. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with chemical handling and chemical processes. + General labor experience. + Forklift certification is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Join a growing facility with a tight-knit team and a positive work culture. Enjoy benefits such as a 401K plan, regular team outings, catered lunches, and festive celebrations. This is an excellent opportunity for long-term growth as the facility expands. **Work Environment** This position is based in a large 120k sq. ft. facility with a casual atmosphere. The team consists of a logistics coordinator, chemist, warehouse workers, and batch operators. The work environment includes cookouts, potlucks, and friendly competitions. Steel-toed shoes or boots are required. The hours are from 8am to 5pm, with overtime as needed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ringwood, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 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 Ringwood,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 25, 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.