**Job Title: Blender** **Job Description** The blending position involves operating PLC-controlled machines to blend raw materials for the manufacturing of various milk products, including chocolate milk, strawberry milk, and protein shakes. This role requires proficiency in forklift operation, managing stock, and loading raw materials into large vats for mixing and blending. **Responsibilities** + Operate forklifts to manage stock and stage new blends. + Load raw materials into large vats for mixing and blending. + Work directly from PLC controlled machines for blending processes. + Assist on fill lines or stage for new blends when not blending. + Handle bags weighing 45-50lbs, with 10-15 bags per blend. + Potentially conduct 3-4 blends a day or assist in other duties depending on production needs. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 1 year experience in production or warehouse settings. + Basic computer skills with at least 6 months of experience. + Flexibility and willingness to learn all aspects of the job. + Forklift experience is preferred. + Good work history is necessary. + Must possess a GED or high school diploma. **Why Work Here?** This opportunity offers the chance to work in a dedicated milk manufacturing facility with a strong team of experienced individuals. The role provides a dynamic and varied work schedule, ensuring a balanced work-life experience. Employees benefit from a culture of sharp and committed professionals in a facility with tight quality standards. **Work Environment** The work environment is within a clear milk manufacturing plant, requiring employees to wear a cap and gown due to strict quality standards. The shift follows a 2-2-3 rotating schedule from 6pm to 6am, offering a varied workload of 48 hours in the first week and 36 hours in the second week. The facility is known for its dedicated workforce, contributing to a supportive and professional atmosphere. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.66 - $24.66/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 Saint Paul,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.