• Mixer Operator

    Aerotek (Evansville, IN)


    Job Title: Mixer Operator

    Job Description

    The Mixer Operator is responsible for creating batches of material according to specific customer and company specifications. This role involves weighing materials, cleaning the mixing area, and troubleshooting any mixing issues that arise. Additional tasks may be assigned by the Manager or Group Leader as necessary.

    Responsibilities

    + Review the Mixing Schedule.

    + Produce batches in the mixer as scheduled.

    + Inspect reconditioned drums prior to use according to specifications.

    + Dump batches from mixers.

    + Communicate with the previous mixerman to discuss any irregularities or special instructions.

    + Produce standard production batches by following the Mixing Procedure.

    + Report any abnormalities such as nonstandard conditions or anything unusual in the batch to the Group Leader and Quality Assurance.

    + Maintain correct identification on batches.

    + Complete necessary paperwork including batch tickets and mixing dump reports.

    + Inform Manager of unidentified or misidentified batches, drums, or raw materials, as well as safety and maintenance concerns.

    Essential Skills

    + 1-3 years of experience in mixing, batching, or compounding.

    + Experience in machine operation, particularly in a chemical or blending context.

    + Ability to operate a forklift.

    + Experience with batch production and documentation.

    + Experience in chemical handling.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school diploma or GED equivalent.

    + Prior industrial cleaning or housekeeping experience.

    + Experience in chemical manufacturing.

    + Forklift experience is optional but preferred.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy growth opportunities with pay increases and a comprehensive training program. Benefit from a shift differential, opportunity for overtime, and a production bonus of up to 30%. Additionally, gain forklift certification and work in a supportive environment that values employee development.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work takes place in a chemical plant, primarily producing automotive materials. The environment is climate-controlled, but exposure to manufacturing operations such as moving equipment, noise, fumes, and dust is expected. Employees must wear steel-toed shoes and provided safety PPE (safety glasses, respirators, gloves, earbuds). The position is a contract-to-hire role with a 90-day trial period, and it operates on a 2nd or 3rd shift schedule from 3:00PM to 11:30PM or 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM respectively, with potential for overtime.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Evansville, IN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Evansville,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

    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.