Job Title: Mixer OperatorJob DescriptionThe mixer operator oversees multiple plastic mixing lines, ensuring accurate formulation, efficient production, and safe operation of equipment. This role involves line setup and teardown, troubleshooting production issues, staging materials, and maintaining clean and organized machinery and work areas while supporting various tasks throughout the facility.
Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple plastic mixing lines to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production.
- Set up and tear down production lines according to work orders and operating procedures.
- Accurately follow formulations and work orders for each production run.
- Troubleshoot production line issues as they arise to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
- Clean feeders, dies, and barrels throughout the shift to ensure proper operation and product integrity.
- Correctly stage raw materials and components to keep production running smoothly and on schedule.
- Perform accurate measurements and apply shop mathematics to verify formulations and product specifications.
- Operate a forklift as needed to move materials and products safely around the facility.
- Assist with other tasks throughout the facility as required, supporting cross-training and team flexibility.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in a non-climate controlled, high-activity production environment.
- Follow all safety procedures, including required end-of-shift showers due to dirty work conditions.
- Work both independently and collaboratively with production team members to meet daily and weekly goals.
Essential Skills
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with production machinery and equipment.
- Previous manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a production or industrial environment.
- Ability to understand and apply shop mathematics, including performing accurate measurements.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure formulations, measurements, and work orders are followed precisely.
- Forklift experience for safe material handling within the facility.
- Experience with extrusion, plastic mixing, and rubber processing or similar industrial processes.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy production environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous material handling experience is a plus but not required.
- Comfort working in a non-climate controlled facility where work can be very dirty.
- Willingness to participate in cross-training and learn multiple roles within the production team.
Why Work Here?Employees benefit from a supportive, family-run culture that values long-term growth, cross-training, and shared success. The organization offers profit sharing after one year, annual bonuses, and regular pay increase opportunities, along with monitored cost of living adjustments and referral bonuses. Comprehensive vision, medical, and dental coverage is available through an ICRA plan, with coverage often ending up free for many employees. Team members receive a yearly boot allowance, company-provided uniforms, a life insurance policy, and generous paid time off that increases with tenure. The environment emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and exposure to a wide range of roles, creating strong opportunities for skill development and career stability. Work EnvironmentThis is a first-shift role, typically running from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with some flexibility and a paid lunch break. The facility has around 30 employees on-site, including about 15 production team members, fostering a close-knit and collaborative atmosphere. The work takes place in a non-climate controlled production environment where tasks can be physically demanding and very dirty, and showers are required before leaving each day. The team places a strong emphasis on cross-training, encouraging employees to learn and perform multiple roles across the operation. Company uniforms are provided, and sturdy work boots are supported through a yearly allowance, aligning with the hands-on, industrial nature of the work. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Akron, OH. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Akron, OH. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Akron,OH.
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.