**Job Title: Mix Room Operator** **Job Description** In this role, you will perform all duties related to the operations of the Mix Room. This includes following recipe blending instructions, maintaining accurate inventory, operating mixing and blending equipment, and adhering to food safety and quality standards. **Responsibilities** + Follow recipe blending instructions to accurately issue materials by lot and physically mix/blend recipes/batches. + Maintain accurate inventory lots and storage conditions for ingredients. + Operate Refractometer and record accurate brix. Conduct organoleptic testing on every batch. + Use WMS to pick and stage batches by FIFO and notify management of any discrepancies. + Complete CIP circuits including chemical checks, hand washing, and other SSOP steps. + Operate all mix and blending equipment safely according to SOPs, including forklift operations. + Inform Mix Room Manager or Maintenance Staff of any mechanical issues. + Adhere to Food Safety, Food Quality, GMP, and HACCP rules and requirements, and stop production to report any issues. + Unload tankers as needed following all safety procedures. + Follow the Mix Room schedule and complete jobs within the allotted time. + Maintain communication with Mix Room Manager, maintenance, and QC to ensure production standards are met. + Complete required batch and SSOP documentation. + Operate yard tractor to place and remove tankers as needed. + Check inventory, print lot tags, complete physical counts, receive inventory, and create batches as needed in Deacom. **Essential Skills** + 6+ months of machine operation experience, preferably in a GMP environment. + Ability to lift 50+ lbs occasionally. + Ability to bend, twist, and crouch consistently. + Effective oral, written, and reading communication skills. + Willingness to learn how to drive a forklift. + Ability to learn operating systems including WMS, Red Zone, DEACON, and others. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1-2 years of manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred. + Experience in the food industry is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy working for a privately held company that offers a 401K match, comprehensive insurance benefits including health, dental, and vision, and potential for profit sharing in 2025. The company is growing and provides ample opportunities for advancement. **Work Environment** Work in a GMP regulated, very clean, 135,000 sq. ft. facility in Hopkins. The environment is temperature controlled and well maintained. Shifts available are: 1st Shift (6am - 2:30pm M-F), 2nd Shift (2pm - 10:30pm M-F) with a $2/hr shift differential, and 3rd Shift (10pm - 6:30am Su-Th) with a $4/hr shift differential. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkins, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 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 Hopkins,MN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 19, 2024. **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.