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Job Title: Operator

Job Description

As an Operator, you will be responsible for liquid formulation, following detailed recipes, and ensuring accuracy in blending and reacting processes based on standard operating procedures. This role involves handling raw materials such as liquid totes, drums, and bags ranging from 50 lbs to 200 lbs and conducting preliminary testing for density and pH. You will be transferring materials into bulk storage, managing mixtures of up to 6000 tons, all while working at ground level. This position requires high skill and precision as errors can be costly.

Responsibilities

+ Follow recipes and match batch tickets with procedures.

+ Use computers with Excel for operational tasks.

+ Bring in and manage raw inputs including liquid totes, drums, and various bags.

+ Conduct blending and reacting processes according to SOPs.

+ Pull samples and perform preliminary testing for density and pH.

+ Transfer materials into bulk storage.

+ Perform calculations including fractions and percentages for conversion math.

+ Ensure accurate and precise operations to avoid costly errors.

Essential Skills

+ Experience as a batch mixer, machine operator, or in a similar role.

+ Strong math skills for calculations involving fractions and percentages.

+ Minimum of 1+ year experience in a farm or outdoor work environment or in a production facility operating machinery.

+ Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods.

+ Capable of performing physical work all day, including overtime.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in blending animal feed or pet food is transferrable.

+ Skills in stacking, labelling, production, forklift operation, and general production are beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and growing team in a brand-new facility. You will be part of an expanding team expected to grow significantly, providing ample opportunities for advancement. The company values precision and high-quality work, offering a structured environment where your skills will be highly valued.

Work Environment

Work in a brand-new facility located in Aurora with a current team size of 4, which will expand to 30 when fully staffed. The dress code includes jeans and steel-toe shoes. The standard work hours are from 7 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday, with extended hours during the busy season. There is a rotational schedule for Saturdays, with one Saturday off per month, and additional shifts available if desired.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $22.50/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 Aurora,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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.