Mixer Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mixer Operator

Job Description

The Mixer Operator plays a key role in producing high-quality hummus and salsa in a refrigerated food and beverage facility. Working on 2nd shift, you operate and monitor filler machines that dispense product into plastic containers, ensure accurate weights, and maintain strict food safety and quality standards in a cold, PPE-required environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor filler machines that dispense hummus and salsa into plastic containers according to production requirements.
• Learn and follow the complete process for making products, including understanding equipment functions and production flow.
• Follow all SQF and GMP policies and procedures to maintain food safety and product quality.
• Report any food safety or quality concerns immediately to quality personnel or management.
• Keep all supplies neat, organized, and protected to support efficient and hygienic operations.
• Perform wash-down and cleaning of machines following the established changeover flow chart.
• Monitor fill levels and periodically check product weights, adjusting weights as needed to meet specifications.
• Ensure the correct type of cup is used for each product according to customer requirements.
• Maintain a sanitation bucket and cleaning materials available at all times while operating equipment.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues, such as adjusting seals, adding cups, replenishing lids, and resolving basic mechanical concerns.
• Use scales to verify product weights and make adjustments based on adding or subtracting product.
• Use computer interfaces and navigation to operate equipment, enter data, and follow production instructions.
• Perform visual inspections of products and equipment to identify issues and maintain quality standards.
• Work efficiently in a cold, refrigerated environment while wearing full PPE, including lab coat, hair net, beard net as needed, and rubber gloves.
• Handle multiple tasks at once while tending to machines and supporting continuous production.

Essential Skills

• Experience tending to production or industrial machines while performing various tasks simultaneously.
• Basic troubleshooting skills, including adjusting seals, adding cups, and replenishing lids on equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely and repeatedly as part of normal job duties.
• Comfort using a computer, including basic navigation and toggling through applications or screens.
• Experience using a scale and understanding weights, including adding and subtracting to achieve correct product weight.
• Ability to work reliably on 2nd shift (10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) and maintain consistent attendance.
• Capability to follow detailed procedures and food safety guidelines such as SQF and GMP.
• Attention to detail when monitoring fill levels, checking weights, and ensuring the correct cups and materials are used.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage production is preferred but candidates from other industrial or automotive environments are also suitable.
• Experience working with industrial equipment such as filling machines or mixers.
• Familiarity with equipment that runs on pneumatics and hydraulics, including valves and hoses.
• Comfort working in a cold, refrigerated production environment.
• Ability to perform visual inspections and basic mechanical checks on production equipment.

Why Work Here?

Employees receive access to comprehensive benefits and time-off programs that support their well-being and work-life balance. Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits begins on the first day of the month following the date of hire, complemented by short-term and long-term disability coverage. Health savings and flexible spending account options provide additional financial flexibility for healthcare expenses. Team members are also eligible for paid time off, including at least one week of PTO during the first year, offering opportunities to rest and recharge.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food and beverage production facility where hummus and salsa are made in refrigerated areas, resulting in a consistently cold work environment. Team members fully suit up in appropriate personal protective equipment, including lab coat, hair net, beard net when applicable, and rubber gloves while working in food areas. The facility operates multiple shifts, including 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., with this position scheduled on 2nd shift from 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The standard workweek runs Monday through Friday, with mandatory Saturdays and potential Sunday work depending on production needs. The environment is fast-paced, structured around strict food safety and cleanliness standards, and requires consistent, reliable attendance and transportation to meet production schedules.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI.

The pay range for this position is $16.25 - $16.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Ferndale,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.