Batch Mixer

Job Title: Batch Mixer (This is a 1st or 2nd shift opportunity $25-27 an hour)
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Batch Mixer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for formulating chemicals, weighing raw materials, and handling liquids and powders from drums, totes, and bags. You will pour and place materials into reactors, monitor gauges and controls, and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Detailed record-keeping is essential, as you will work with batches up to 4000 gallons and monitor machinery such as pumps, mixers, and milling machines. In case of any issues, you will promptly notify maintenance. Additionally, you will perform housekeeping duties and communicate batch records with the next shift and supervisors.
Responsibilities

• Attend daily safety meetings.
• Receive and interpret batch sheets.
• Formulate chemicals and weigh raw materials.
• Handle liquids and powders from drums, totes, and bags.
• Pour and place materials into reactors.
• Check gauges and controls.
• Follow all SOPs and keep detailed records.
• Monitor machinery such as pumps, mixers, and milling machines.
• Notify maintenance immediately if problems arise.
• Perform housekeeping duties while machines are running or after batches are finished.
• Communicate batch records with the next shift and supervisors.
• Work alongside helpers, ensuring they understand basic job duties and safety procedures.
• Assist with packaging, staging, and preparing orders as needed.
• Receive full training from supervisors.

Essential Skills

• 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• 3 years of blending, formulating, chemical operating, and batch mixing experience.
• Experience in chemical or pharmaceutical environments preferred over food industries.
• Proficiency with HMI, touch screen, and control screen operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with or around PLCs and ladder logic.

Why Work Here?
Join a company that values safety and offers excellent employee benefits. Our facilities are modern and clean, with a strong focus on organization and inventory management. We provide a collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Work Environment
The Alsip facility is a modern, clean, and temperature-controlled environment, recently remodeled to enhance its efficiency. It has a smaller workforce, ensuring a focused and organized operation. The Chicago Heights facility, although larger and more chaotic, is also temperature-controlled and equipped with security checkpoints and multiple break rooms. Both facilities prioritize safety and offer a supportive and engaging work atmosphere.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alsip, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.75 - $29.95/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alsip, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Alsip,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.