Job Duties
Looking for a career where you can learn new skills, grow into advanced machine operation, and be part of a company creating specialized products used in everyday life? We're hiring a Batch Mixer Operator for a manufacturing team in Maple Grove that produces innovative adhesive products used in flexible and rigid packaging applications.
This is a great opportunity for someone with mechanical aptitude who enjoys working with equipment and solving problems! Whether you've worked in manufacturing, machine operation, extrusion, automotive repair, or a similar environment, this role offers long term stability, competitive pay, and clear opportunities for advancement.
Schedule & Pay
- Will start on 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- You will transition to 3rd Shift later this fall: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
- Must be available for weekend work as part of a rotating schedule
- Starting pay: $21.50 to $22.50 per hour
This is a Temporary to Permanent opportunity! Upon permanent hire you will be eligible for benefits including:
- Pay increases to $23.00 to $24.50 per hour
- Medical, dental, vision benefits, 401K, Paid Time Off, holidays, and more
- Quarterly performance and company bonus opportunities
- Free uniforms
- $150 steel toe boot allowance every quarter
- Long term career growth and advancement opportunities
What You'll Be Doing
- Operate and monitor batch mixing equipment used in the production process
- Load raw materials into mixing systems and program production parameters through a computer interface
- Work closely with a partner to safely run the batch mixing operation
- Perform quality checks and ensure products meet specifications
- Assist with material movement and production support activities
- Train on stand up reach trucks and sit down forklifts and become certified
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and help keep production running efficiently
- Learn extrusion operations with the opportunity to move into Extrusion Operator responsibilities after training
- Perform extrusion equipment setups, changeovers, and teardowns as skills progress
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma
Minimum Experience Required
What We're Looking For
- Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience preferred
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Experience using tools such as wrenches and other shop equipment
- Automotive repair experience or a strong interest in mechanical work is highly valued
- Ability to follow production procedures and work safely
- Comfortable lifting materials and working in an active production environment
- Forklift experience is a plus, but training will be provided
Extrusion manufacturing experience is highly preferred
Shift
Other
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$23.00 - $24.50 / Hourly
Postal Code
55369
Job Type
Contract (W2)
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
86938
Job Benefits
Medical, Sick Pay, Employee Discounts
Application Email
zenna.berg@kellyservices.com