**Job Title: Blender** **Job Description** In the blending position, individuals will work directly from PLC controlled machines to blend raw materials to assist in the manufacturing of chocolate milk, strawberry milk, protein shakes such as muscle milk and more. This requires the blender to operate forklifts, pull stock off shelves, stage new blends, and load raw material into large vats for mixing and blending. The bags that the contractor will dump into the machines weigh around 45-50lbs and there may be 10-15 of these bags per blend. Candidates could do 3-4 blends a day, or no blends during the day depending on what they are running. When they are not mixing and blending, they are assisting on the fill lines or staging for new blends coming up. **Responsibilities** + Operate PLC controlled machines to blend raw materials. + Use forklifts to move stock from shelves and stage new blends. + Load raw materials into large vats for mixing. + Manage the weight and quantity of bags per blend. + Assist on fill lines and stage for upcoming blends. **Essential Skills** + 1 plus year of production or warehouse experience. + 6 months of basic computer experience. + Flexibility and willingness to learn all aspects of the job. + Good work history. + Possession of a GED or high school diploma. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Forklift experience is preferred. **Why Work Here?** Employees work in a clear and quality-focused milk manufacturing plant with a team of sharp and long-tenured colleagues. Enjoy a structured rotating shift schedule that allows for work-life balance and a collaborative work culture. **Work Environment** The work environment is a milk manufacturing plant that requires employees to wear a cap and gown due to strict food quality standards. The shift is a 2-2-3 rotating schedule from 6pm to 6am. The first week includes working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The second week includes working Wednesday and Thursday with a payroll setup that accommodates the rotating schedule. **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 30, 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.