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Job Title: Compounder

Job Description

As a Reaction Operator (Compounder), you will play a crucial role in the production process by managing the accurate compounding of raw materials into finished products. This position requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and manufacturing guidelines.

Responsibilities

+ Use the computer system for handling related documentation.

+ Fill liquids and powders into tanks and use scales for accurate measurements according to formulas.

+ Select the appropriate tank based on manufacturing requirements and batch size.

+ Pick required raw materials from the warehouse and scan them using a barcode scanner for lot number and quantity accuracy.

+ Stage raw materials and add them to the tank according to work order manufacturing instructions, potentially requiring forklift operation.

+ Fill and pack orders according to sales order specifications, ensuring accurate weight and proper labeling.

+ Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety guidelines.

+ Be open to cross-training and assisting in different departments as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in compounding, reaction operating, and mixing within a food or chemical environment.

+ Understanding of GMP guidelines.

+ Ability to perform raw material measurements accurately.

+ Proficiency in using scales, pumps, valves, and air mixers.

+ Ability to lift 50 lbs.

+ Forklift and pallet jack operation skills.

+ Attention to detail in labeling and packing logs.

+ Comfort with wearing a respirator.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in food production, blending, batch making, and formulation.

+ Familiarity with food-grade materials and chemical handling.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the health and welfare needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits include health care plans with medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts. We provide short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and 401k with company matching. Additionally, employees enjoy paid time off, holidays, educational assistance, professional development opportunities, employee discounts, and service recognition programs.

Work Environment

Work within a GMP food environment on the 2nd shift from 2pm to 10:30pm. The role requires handling chemicals and food-grade materials, and adherence to strict safety and manufacturing protocols. Employees must be comfortable wearing respirators and working with industrial equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NORTHBROOK, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 NORTHBROOK,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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.