Job Title: Chemical Mixing Operator

Job Description

As a Chemical Mixing Operator, your role will involve processing raw materials and chemicals according to a batch record to create the final product. You will use various machines to measure the amount of raw material needed, take samples for lab quality checks, and lift large plastic bags of chemicals using a crane. This is a physical role requiring you to push materials using a large mixing device, climb stairs, and operate computer systems to monitor tank levels. You will also need to follow safety protocols, including wearing a full uniform and respirator mask due to chemical exposure.

Responsibilities

• Process raw materials and chemicals according to batch records.

• Use machines to measure the correct amount of raw material.

• Take samples for lab quality checks.

• Lift large plastic bags of chemicals using a crane.

• Sign off on documents to ensure correct material and amount are added.

• Push material out of bags using a large mixing device.

• Climb stairs to the top of tanks and operate computer systems.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read batch records and recipes.

• Check balances to ensure correct amount of raw material is added.

• Measure chemicals of raw material to be added using math skills.

• Experience as a machine operator, utility technician, or production technician.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Attention to detail in reporting.

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

• Physical strength to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 1 year of mixing experience.

Why Work Here?

Our family-like atmosphere creates a positive work environment that allows our employees to be high-performers because they feel comfort and compassion from their leaders and team. Our culture is centered on our core values of Responsiveness, Attitude, Proactivity, Integrity, Dependability, and Safety (R.A.P.I.D.S.). We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees feel safe, valued, and have the opportunity to succeed. The Des Moines site has grown immensely over the last five years, adding multiple buildings to the plant while maintaining a family-like culture.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing and chemical plant, with exposure to moving equipment, mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and biological hazards. The dress code includes uniforms, steel-toed boots, and hair nets, and you will be asked to shower after your shift.

Shift/Pay

There are current openings for both morning and afternoon shifts. Pay starting between $21-$23 depending on experience level.

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.