Batch Mixer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

This role operates industrial mixing equipment to produce glues and sealants used in commercial and residential windows. You will prepare and mix raw materials according to batch tickets, handle drums and materials with a sit-down forklift, perform basic math and conversions, and accurately record production and quality data in a computer system. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced, industrial chemical mixing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing machines to produce glues and sealants according to detailed batch mixing tickets.
• Print batch mixing tickets and review instructions to ensure correct materials, quantities, and process steps.
• Use a sit-down forklift to travel to the material staging area and pull the correct raw materials for each batch.
• Lift and handle bags or containers of materials weighing up to 50 pounds multiple times per work order while loading and staging ingredients.
• Transport collected materials by forklift to the mixing machine and follow the batch ticket to properly load and mix ingredients.
• Set up four 50-gallon drums using a forklift to capture finished glue from the mixing machine during processing.
• Monitor the mixing process to ensure proper operation and product consistency while the machine processes each batch.
• Move filled 50-gallon drums by forklift to the shipping or staging area once the mixing process is complete.
• Complete and upload all production and process information into the computer system for each batch, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
• Sign off on quality checks and verify that each batch meets required specifications before release.
• Complete at least two batch orders per shift, following the full process from material staging through final documentation.
• Perform basic math and unit conversions, using a calculator, to verify ingredient quantities and batch sizes.
• Handle general material handling tasks, including picking materials, staging products, and supporting overall production flow.
• Follow all safety procedures while operating mixing equipment and forklifts in an active chemical mixing plant.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, noisy industrial environment with continuous machine and forklift activity.

Shift- Willingness to train on day shift (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) for approximately 1–3 months before moving to the regular shift, depending on individual progress.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.