**Job Title: Blender Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are looking for a dedicated Blender Machine Operator to join our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for bringing all raw materials to the production lines, removing finished products, and lifting cases of finished goods onto pallets. This role also involves staging all resin and maintaining all blending systems. Collaboration with packers to support the production process is essential. **Responsibilities** + Collect virgin, regrind, and colorant materials to prepare the necessary formula mixtures. + Place pre-determined amounts of virgin regrind and colorants into a drum secured on the blender. + Activate the blender following all manufacturing and safety instructions. + Visually inspect the mixture for an even blend and ensure it is properly mixed. + Deliver the drum to the appropriate machine. + Perform regrinding activity and dump full bins into a regrind drum. + Inspect regrind for contamination and report any findings to the Plant Production Manager, Production Lead/Supervisor, Quality Technician, or Mechanic. + Remove excess production from manufacturing and store in the production area. + Fill in as Packer as needed, including visually inspecting moving bottles for defects, placing acceptable bottles in shipping containers, and reporting recurring non-conforming issues. + Add perform color and material changes without supervision. + Keep assigned work area clean, neat, organized, and free from safety hazards. **Essential Skills** + Material handling + Mixing + Blending + Machine operating + Filling + Compounding + Manufacturing + Packaging + General labor + Production + GMP compliance **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values. + Strong mathematical ability. + Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual defects. + Proficient hand/eye coordination to operate equipment. + Ability to make priority decisions and independent judgment calls. + Efficient use of a computer and related software. + Ability to work all shifts and required overtime. **Why Work Here?** This is a 90-day contract to hire position with room for growth and advancement. We offer pay increases, benefits, and a 401K plan. Our global company provides opportunities to apply for job postings globally after one year of employment. We recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our team members, both big and small. **Work Environment** Our flexible packaging company supplies a broad range of rigid and flexible packaging products for the food, beverage, healthcare, home, personal care, and tobacco industries. The facility is 90,000 sq feet, featuring 15 extrusion lines and 2 labeling lines. We specialize in plastic extrusion for various food and consumer products, including shampoo, lotion, and cleaning solution bottles of various sizes and colors. We maintain a collaborative and supportive work environment where employee achievements are celebrated. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Itasca,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.