**Job Title: Mix and Blend Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Mix and Blend Operator to join our team. This role involves set-up, operation, and maintenance of filling machines, as well as ensuring the integrity of packaging quality through regular quality checks. The position is available for various shifts including Front Half Days, Back Half Days, and Front Half Nights, providing flexibility in work hours. **Responsibilities** + Set-up, operate, and maintain filling machines. + Perform and record quality checks to ensure shelf-life integrity and package quality. + Conduct nominal maintenance on equipment. + Perform and document Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures and in-process sanitation on equipment and areas as needed. + Ensure food safety and quality protocols are consistently followed. + Adhere to all Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations at all times. + Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, and gloves. **Essential Skills** + At least 1 year of experience working in a food manufacturing or GMP environment. + Good attention to detail. + Ability to speak, read, and understand English well, particularly for software usage. + Strong interpersonal communication skills. + Strong basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. + Ability to read charts and monitors. + Ability to multitask effectively. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to lift 50-55 lbs on a regular basis. + Ability to push up to 300 pounds and pull up to 500 pounds with mechanical assistance. + Capability to stand for 12+ hours. + Use of the buddy system for lifting items over 50 pounds or awkward items. **Why Work Here?** Employees are offered a generous bonus of $1000 for each month they are employed until the plant shutdown in July 2026, fostering a rewarding work environment. **Work Environment** The work environment is a fast-paced food production setting, requiring monitoring of the packaging line and recently packaged products. Strong odors may be present, and the ability to stand for extended periods is necessary. Steel toe boots are required for all production and warehouse positions. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, Oregon. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.50/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 Tualatin,OR. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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.