Blender Operator

Blending & Distillation Operator Location: Lakeland, FL Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM7:00 AM Pay: 19-25/hr Training: Will train on an initial training shift before transitioning to nights Job Description We are hiring a Blending & Distillation Operator for a manufacturing facility in Lakeland, FL . This position is responsible for operating blending and distillation equipment used to process liquid raw materials, including citrus oils, terpenes, alcohols, and other ingredients. Candidates should have previous forklift experience and ideally have experience in blending, chemical processing, food or beverage manufacturing, flavor and fragrance production, or a similar process-manufacturing environment. You will receive training before transitioning to the permanent 7 PM7 AM night shift . Responsibilities Perform batch blending operations using liquid and semi-volatile raw materials Follow batch sheets, formulations, and SOPs to accurately weigh, add, and mix materials Operate distillation equipment, including fractional distillation units, wiped film evaporators, and short-path distillation systems Monitor and adjust temperatures, vacuum levels, reflux ratios, and flow rates Operate and monitor supporting equipment such as boilers, condensers, chillers, and heat exchangers Set up and clean tanks, reactors, piping, pumps, and distillation columns Maintain accurate batch and production documentation Safely operate a sit-down propane forklift Follow all facility safety, quality, and production procedures Qualifications Previous forklift experience required Manufacturing, blending, batching, chemical processing, or production experience preferred Experience with citrus processing, terpenes, or aroma chemicals is a plus Experience in flavor & fragrance, food ingredients, nutraceutical, or chemical manufacturing is preferred Understanding of basic distillation principles, including boiling points, reflux, and vapor/liquid separation, is a plus Experience with SAP, NetSuite, or another ERP/batch-tracking system is a plus Exposure to GC or GC-MS sampling/quality processes is helpful Comfortable working around production equipment and strong odors Work Environment Non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment Strong citrus/orange aroma throughout the facility Must be comfortable working a 12-hour night shift Schedule Candidates will train on an initial training shift to learn the equipment, processes, and safety procedures. Once training is completed, the position will transition to: 7:00 PM7:00 AM | Night Shift Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeland, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lakeland,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026. About Aerotek 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr