• Mix Room Operator

    Aerotek (Hopkins, MN)


    Job Title: Mix Room Operator

    Job Description

    In this role, you will perform all duties related to the operations of the Mix Room. As your training progresses, additional duties and responsibilities will be incorporated as deemed necessary by management.

    Responsibilities

    + Follow recipe blending instructions to accurately issue materials by lot and physically mix/blend recipes/batches.

    + Maintain accurate inventory lots and storage conditions for ingredients.

    + Operate Refractometer and record accurate brix.

    + Conduct organoleptic testing on every batch.

    + Use WMS to pick and stage batches by FIFO and notify management of any discrepancy.

    + Complete CIP circuits including chemical checks, hand washing, and other steps of SSOP’s.

    + Operate all Mix & Blending equipment safely according to SOPs, including forklift operations.

    + Report any mechanical issues to the Mix Room Manager or Maintenance Staff.

    + Know and adhere to Company Food Safety, Food Quality, GMP, and HACCP rules and requirements, and report any issues.

    + Unload tankers as needed following all safety procedures.

    Essential Skills

    + Production experience

    + Machine operation

    + Mixing

    + 6+ months of machine operation experience in a GMP environment preferred

    + Ability to lift 50+ lbs on occasion

    + Ability to bend, twist, and crouch consistently

    + Strong communication skills: oral, written, and reading

    + Ability to learn operating systems including WMS, Red Zone, DEACOM, and others

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a privately held company offering a 401K match and comprehensive insurance benefits including health, dental, and eye care. There is potential for profit sharing in 2025 and opportunities for advancement in a growing company.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is GMP regulated, located in a very clean and well-maintained 135,000 sq. feet facility in Hopkins. It is temperature controlled. Work shifts include 1st Shift: 5am - 1:30pm Monday-Friday, 2nd Shift: 1pm - 9:30pm Monday-Friday, and 3rd Shift: 9pm - 5:30am Sunday-Thursday. Shift differentials are guaranteed as a raise at the time of conversion.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkins, MN.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Hopkins,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 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.