Blender Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Blender Helper

Swing Shift (Must be open to all shifts)

$22/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a Blender Helper for the Swing Shift Spray Dry operation. This role involves preparing formulas and mixing ingredients into kettles to transform liquids into powder. You will ensure product quality meets customer satisfaction, assist in operating spray dryers and liquid reactors, and manage the transfer and setup of materials and equipment. Additionally, you will be responsible for filling out batch sheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formulas for blending.
• Mix ingredients into kettles for liquid to powder conversion.
• Ensure product quality aligns with customer satisfaction.
• Assist with operating spray dryers and liquid reactors.
• Transfer materials and set up equipment.
• Complete batch sheets accurately.

Essential Skills

• Experience in batch mixing and filling out batch sheets.
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience.
• Packaging experience within the food industry.
• Comfortable working with various spices and smells.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Blending experience.
• Experience with spice or flavor production.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a supportive work environment where you receive a sign-on bonus upon becoming a permanent employee. Benefit from a quarterly bonus and referral incentives, along with comprehensive benefits starting from the first of the month.

Work Environment

This role is based in a specialized flavor manufacturing facility where you will be exposed to strong, varying smells depending on the flavor being blended. The environment adheres to GMP standards, with all Personal Protective Equipment provided. The facility focuses on creating customized meat and savory flavors, utilizing hydrolyzed vegetable proteins in dry, paste, or liquid forms.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $24.98 - $24.98/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 Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.