Job Title: Batch MixerJob Description

As a Batch Mixer, you will be responsible for formulating chemicals and handling raw materials to create large batches, up to 4000 gallons. This role requires attending daily safety meetings, following all standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintaining detailed records. You will work with various machinery, including pumps, mixers, and milling machines, and must notify maintenance promptly if any issues arise. The role includes housekeeping duties and requires effective communication with team members and supervisors to ensure a smooth workflow. Flexibility is key, as you will also assist with packaging, staging, and preparing orders.

ResponsibilitiesAttend daily safety meetings and adhere to all SOPs.Receive and interpret batch sheets to formulate chemicals.Weigh out raw materials and handle liquids and powders from drums, totes, and bags.Pour and place materials into reactors, monitoring gauges and controls.Maintain and monitor running machinery such as pumps, mixers, and milling machines.Report any issues to maintenance immediately.Perform housekeeping duties while machines are running or when batches are finished.Communicate batch records with the next shift and supervisors.Work alongside helpers to ensure understanding of job duties and safety procedures.Assist with packaging, staging, and preparing orders as needed.Essential SkillsMinimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.Experience in blending, formulating, chemical operating, and batch mixing.Preferably with experience in chemical or pharmaceutical industries.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in chemical or pharmaceutical industries is preferred over food industries.Why Work Here?

Our facilities offer a clean and organized working environment, with a strong focus on safety. Employees benefit from excellent support and training, ensuring you are fully equipped for your role. The company provides a modern, temperature-controlled workspace, fostering a culture of efficiency and professionalism.

Work Environment

The Alsip facility is a modern, clean, and organized environment with a smaller workforce and less production equipment, offering a more personalized work experience. The Chicago Heights facility, though older, is also temperature-controlled and houses a larger workforce, providing a dynamic and bustling atmosphere. Both locations prioritize safety and offer multiple break rooms and security checkpoints. Chemicals handled are non-harmful, ensuring a safe working environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.20 - $22.20/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alsip,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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