• Mixer Operator

    Aerotek (Brownsville, TN)


    Aerotek is hiring a Mixer Operator

    Responsibilities

    + Mix and stage materials for compounding according to batch schedules.

    + Correctly label production packaging and operate sit-down, stand-up forklifts, and electric hand trucks to move materials and finished products.

    + Accurately weigh compound ingredients, raw materials, and finished products using mobile and floor scales as per batch records.

    + Load, maintain, monitor, and clean blenders, mixers, and production weigh areas, including cleaning cycles, filter changes, and blade and tank cleaning between batches.

    + Operate packaging equipment and palletizing systems, and ensure small ingredients are weighed and labeled accurately.

    + Pull and transfer samples to the lab for quality testing.

    + Utilize proper tools and collect data on the production area.

    Essential Skills

    + 1- 2 years of experience in compounding or batching in a manufacturing environment.

    + Strong attention to detail and computer knowledge for batch sheet logs.

    + HMI experience and proficiency in mixing, chemical operations, and machine operation.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with extrusion or injection operations.

    + Familiarity with operating ribbon blending machinery.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role operates on a shift schedule: 2nd shift from 2:45 pm to 11:00 pm, and 3rd shift from 10:45 pm to 7:00 am, Monday through Friday, with potential overtime on weekends. Initial training is conducted on the day shift for approximately two weeks. non-temperature-controlled staging and compounding areas. The facility can be hot in summer and around 60 degrees in winter, with fans and portable air blowers for cooling. The dress code requires the removal of all jewelry, tying back long hair, wearing steel-toed shoes, long pants or jeans, and appropriate hearing and eye protection. Certain areas necessitate the use of N95 face masks during specific tasks.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Brownsville,TN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.