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Job Title: Mixer Machine Operator Chemical Glues and SealantsJob DescriptionThis role operates industrial mixing machines to produce glues and sealants used in commercial and residential windows. You will handle raw materials, perform batch mixing using detailed tickets, operate a sit-down forklift, and use computer systems to log data and complete batch orders. The position requires comfort with heavy lifting, basic math and conversions, and working efficiently in a fast-paced, industrial chemical mixing environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate mixing machines to produce glues and sealants according to detailed batch tickets and production requirements.
- Print batch mixing tickets and review instructions to understand required materials, quantities, and mixing steps.
- Use a sit-down forklift to travel to the material staging area and pull the correct raw materials for each batch.
- Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds multiple times per batch as part of the material handling process.
- Transport collected materials via forklift to the mixing machine and follow batch instructions to add ingredients in the correct order and quantities.
- Carry materials up stairs as needed to load the mixer and safely dump ingredients into the machine to create the product.
- Perform basic math and unit conversions with a calculator to adjust ingredient amounts based on batch sizes and work orders.
- Monitor the mixing process to ensure proper blending and consistency of the glue and sealant products.
- Use a forklift to stage and position four 50-gallon drums to collect the finished glue as it is dispensed from the mixing machine.
- Fill 50-gallon drums with finished product and transport them via forklift to the designated shipping or staging area.
- Upload all process and production information into the computer system once each batch is completed, ensuring accurate data entry.
- Complete ticket orders in the system for each batch, including logging quantities, materials used, and production details.
- Sign off on quality checks and verify that batches meet required specifications and standards before release.
- Follow the same batch process multiple times per shift, typically completing two batch orders and maintaining consistent performance.
- Work at a fast pace to meet production schedules while maintaining attention to detail and safety.
- Communicate effectively via computer and email systems to coordinate with team members and support inventory and production tracking.
- Adhere to all safety procedures in a busy industrial environment with moving machinery and forklifts, including proper use of PPE and safe lifting techniques.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area around the mixing machines, material staging areas, and drum filling stations.
Essential Skills
- At least 1 year of manufacturing experience in an industrial or production environment.
- Proven forklift experience, specifically with sit-down forklifts, including safe operation in busy plant conditions.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and consistently, and to handle heavy materials multiple times per batch.
- Comfort with continuous heavy lifting in the 5075 pound range as part of daily work in a chemical mixing plant.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and simple conversions using a calculator.
- Ability to move at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy and safety in a production setting.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently to follow written batch tickets, safety instructions, and communicate with the team.
- Strong multitasking skills to manage multiple steps of the mixing, material handling, and documentation processes during a shift.
- Comfort working with computers to log production information, complete ticket orders, and send emails.
- Ability to work in a loud, hot industrial environment with moving machinery and forklifts.
- Willingness to work a rotating 2-2-3 schedule on 2nd shift (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) and train on 1st shift (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for 13 months as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with chemical mixing, machine operation, or material handling in a manufacturing setting.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around industrial machines and equipment.
- Experience with general labor tasks such as picking, loading, and moving materials in a production environment.
- Familiarity with SAP or other inventory management systems is preferred, though training is available for candidates strong with computers.
- Ability to remain focused and detail-oriented while performing repetitive batch processes.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety in environments with chemicals, heavy lifting, and moving machinery.
Why Work Here?Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that recognizes both individual effort and team performance. Once hired on permanently, you can earn shift differentials and quarterly bonuses tied to group production goals, providing meaningful upside based on collective success. A competitive 401(k) program includes a guaranteed employer match with the opportunity for additional matching contributions, supporting long-term financial planning. Generous paid time off, including three weeks of vacation and nine paid holidays after the initial period, supports work-life balance and time away from the job. The organization values training and development, offering a structured training period and support in learning systems and processes, creating opportunities to build skills and grow within a stable industrial environment. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a chemical mixing plant with a loud, busy industrial atmosphere. You will work around large mixing machines, moving equipment, and frequent forklift traffic throughout the building, so awareness and adherence to safety procedures are essential. The environment can become very hot, especially during the summer months, and there is no air conditioning in the facility, so you must be comfortable working in extreme heat. Long-sleeved shirts are mandatory every day regardless of temperature, and appropriate industrial attire and personal protective equipment are required. The work involves continuous heavy lifting in the 5075 pound range and regular movement around the plant, including stairs and material staging areas. The position follows a 2nd shift schedule from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 pattern, with initial training typically conducted on 1st shift (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for approximately 13 months depending on individual progress. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 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 Minneapolis, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
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.
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