**Job Title: Spray Dry Lead** Job Description We are seeking a skilled Spray Dry Lead to oversee the spray dry operations and ensure the production of high-quality powdered flavors. This position involves mixing ingredients, leading a team of operators, and maintaining product standards. Responsibilities + Prepare formulas and mix ingredients into kettles to create blends of liquids into powder. + Lead and supervise other spray dry operators to ensure efficient line operations. + Check products to ensure they meet customer satisfaction. + Assist with operating spray dryers and liquid reactors. + Transfer materials and set up equipment. + Fill out batch sheets accurately and timely. Essential Skills + Experience in batch mixing and GMP practices. + Proficiency in packaging and sanitation within a food environment. + Comfortable working with various spices and smells. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in blending is beneficial. + Spice or flavor experience is advantageous. Why Work Here? Employees enjoy a supportive environment with a sign-on bonus, quarterly bonuses, and benefits starting the 1st of the month. Additionally, there is a generous referral bonus program. Work Environment This role is set in a flavor manufacturing facility specializing in savory and meat flavors. The facility uses GMP practices, providing all necessary personal protective equipment. The environment has strong and varied smells depending on the flavors being blended. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $27.50/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 Chicago,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.