Job Information
Aerotek Batch Mixer in WHEELING, Illinois
Job Title: Compounder
Job Description
As a Reaction Operator (Compounder), you will be responsible for accurately filling and measuring liquids and powders into tanks, following precise formulas and guidelines. Your role will include using computer systems, handling documentation, and ensuring compliance with GMP and safety procedures.
Responsibilities
Use computer systems and handle related documentation.
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Fill liquids and powders into tanks.
Use scales to measure liquids accurately.
Weigh out raw materials according to the formula.
Operate a forklift to move products around the production floor.
Select the appropriate tank based on manufacturing requirements and batch size.
Pick required raw materials from the warehouse according to the formula.
Scan raw materials using a barcode scanner to ensure lot number and quantity accuracy.
Stage raw materials and add them to the tank according to work order instructions.
Fill and pack orders according to sales orders, ensuring accurate weight and labeling.
Follow GMP, safety guidelines, and procedures.
Be open to cross-training and assisting in different departments.
Essential Skills
Experience performing compounding, reaction operating, and mixing in a food or chemical environment.
Understanding of GMP guidelines.
Ability to perform raw material measurements.
Experience using scales, pumps, valves, and air mixers.
Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
Attention to detail in labeling and packing logs.
Comfortable wearing a respirator.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Food production experience.
Experience with blending, batching, packaging, and batch making.
Experience with batch mixing, batch records, and SOPs.
Experience in food manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, and machine operation.
Why Work Here?
In today’s world, employee benefits are an essential part of a compensation package. We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to address the health and welfare needs of you and your family now and for the future. We offer health care plans, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, short-term and long-term disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k with company matching, Education Savings Plan, paid time off, paid holidays, educational assistance, professional development opportunities, employee discounts, and service recognition.
Work Environment
You will work in a GMP food environment with a second shift schedule from 2pm to 10:30pm. The role requires handling chemicals and food-grade materials, operating forklifts, and wearing a respirator.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.