**Job Title: Compounder** **Job Description** As a compounder, you will be responsible for producing paint and related products by setting up, operating, or tending machines to mix or blend materials such as chemicals, liquids, color pigments, explosive ingredients, or rust-proofing materials. You will receive a recipe or batch list, gather materials, weigh them out, and follow the recipe to load materials and start the mixing and compounding process. This is a very manual process as you will be loading the materials yourself. **Responsibilities** + Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials. + Follow recipes or batch lists to gather and weigh materials accurately. + Load materials and start the mixing and compounding process. + Ensure the quality and consistency of the produced products. + Maintain a clean and safe working environment. **Essential Skills** + 3+ years of experience in compounding or mixing. + Proficiency in mixing and blending materials. + Experience with lean manufacturing, machine operation, and material handling. + Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). + Ability to follow batch records and formulas accurately. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in chemical production and batch making. + Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. + Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. **Why Work Here?** Our facility is less than 5 years old, ensuring a modern and pleasant working environment. We offer competitive benefits including a 401k plan with company match, generous paid time off, comprehensive medical plans, and various insurance options. Additionally, we provide a pension plan, ESOP, education assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees also enjoy a paid volunteer day off per year to support charitable organizations of their choice. **Work Environment** Work in a chemical manufacturing environment with a noticeable smell on the production floor. The warehouse is temperature-controlled. Employees are required to wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, and closed-toe and closed-heel shoes (with boots provided by the employer). Shifts are as follows: 1st shift: Mon-Thurs 6:00 am-4:30 pm, 2nd shift: Mon-Thurs 3:30 pm-2:00 am, with overtime on Fridays as needed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.75/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 Minneapolis,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 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.