• Spray Dry Operator

    Aerotek (Wauconda, IL)


    Job Title: Machine Operator

    Job Description

    The Machine Operator is responsible for manufacturing flavors, specifically within the Dry-Blend goods department. This role involves assembling batches with a focus on food safety, quality, efficiency, and accuracy. The operator may handle machinery such as mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks, ensuring the correct finished product quantity and labeling requirements are met.

    Responsibilities

    + Manufacture flavors in the form of powders, liquids, emulsions, and extracts.

    + Follow formulations as outlined on each batch ticket.

    + Operate machinery including mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks.

    + Ensure attention to detail and accuracy in reading raw material labels.

    + Adhere to safety procedures and food safety standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in machine operation and batch mixing.

    + Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a team environment.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Exposure to food manufacturing or production is advantageous.

    + Comfortable abiding by GMP standards.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a company dedicated to enriching lives and building a sustainable future through healthier and tastier foods. Benefit from a supportive environment that values innovation and personal growth. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous PTO, and a strong commitment to employee well-being.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work is conducted in a Food GMP environment with strong flavor aromas. Employees are required to wear steel toe shoes, hair nets, and uniforms provided by the company. Personal belongings can be stored in designated lockers.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Wauconda,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.