**Job Title: Mixer Helper** **Job Description** A multi-skilled position responsible for the operation and quality control of all the Salad Dressing packaging equipment and systems required in the process of making Salad Dressing finished goods. This person should be production oriented, educated in food safety defense, have good leadership skills, and willing to work closely with the other Salad Dressing team members. Operate all packaging systems including fillers, metal detectors, bottle coders and box coders. Clear jams safely on the above equipment. **Responsibilities** + Start-up and shutdown of Salad Dressing equipment following Safety, Quality, and Production guidelines. + Perform and document quality checks utilizing computer software for critical aspects such as: package fill weight, code dates, labels, metal detection (CCP #2) etc. + Work with team members to ensure totes are changed in a timely manner. + Keep accurate production and quality records. + Monitor the equipment as it runs to keep downtime at a minimum. + Assist on changeovers as assigned to minimize downtime. + Maintain housekeeping standards in the Salad Dressing packaging area. + Relieve line workers as requested. + Change film rolls including proper alignment of film. + Ensure code date matches job packet instructions. + Inspect and monitor container weights. + Perform cleaning and sanitation following all guidelines. + Participate as an active member of the Production Team. + Participate in Quality and Productivity improvement efforts. + Work closely with Material Handler to ensure FIFO is followed. + Document duties as scheduled in the computer based system. + Follow all written and verbal Salad Dressing production priorities for the day and turn in all production and quality sheets for the shift. + Monitor materials in use to ensure productivity and quality requirements are maintained. + Inform Production Manager of all production, quality, safety, or personnel issues. + Follow all written and verbal production instructions and priorities. + Work closely with team members from all shifts to ensure effective shift hand offs. + Assist in finding coverage for shift to fill in for absences and vacations. + Maintain a good working and communication relationship with co-workers, warehouse personnel, the Production Supervisor and Manager. + Other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Mixing + Blending + Food handling + GMP + Compounding + Batch record + Blender setups + Changeover + Ability to lift 50+ lbs + Setup and Shutdown machines + Material Handling + Batching + General labor + Cleaning + Weighing + Labeling + Materials handling + Sanitization **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Mixing Assistant experience + Material Handling experience + Batch Sheet/Sanitation experience + Packing/Bagging/Metal Detection Machine experience **Why Work Here?** Currently undergoing an expansion and increasing headcount - a great time to get in on the team as the company grows! **Work Environment** This position is based in a large food production warehouse where production lines include salad dressing, mustard, and other products. Candidates should expect to work with mixers, bottlers, shipping/receiving, quality control, etc. This is a GMP environment, so candidates must wash hands before working, wear proper PPE, and adhere to GMP guidelines. Hair nets and beard nets are required. Expect a fast-paced work environment. The shift is 3rd shift, 10:00pm - 6:30am M-F (Saturdays as needed). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manteno, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00 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 Manteno,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 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.