Manufacturing Mixer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Mixer Operator

Job Description

The Mixer Operator plays a crucial role in creating batches of material according to specified standards. This position involves weighing materials, maintaining a clean mixing area, and addressing any mixing challenges. Additionally, the role requires completion of tasks as assigned by the Manager or Group Leader.

Responsibilities

• Review the Mixing Schedule to ensure production aligns with planned timelines.
• Produce batches in the mixer following the established schedule and standards.
• Inspect reconditioned drums prior to use, adhering to specified guidelines.
• Dump completed batches from mixers efficiently and safely.
• Communicate with the previous mixer operator to understand any irregularities or special instructions.
• Follow the Mixing Procedure to produce standard production batches.
• Report any abnormalities such as suspect raw materials, batch ticket discrepancies, or equipment malfunctions immediately to the Group Leader and QA.
• Ensure correct identification and labeling of batches.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately, including batch tickets and mixing dump reports.
• Inform the Manager of any unidentified or mis-identified batches, safety concerns, or maintenance issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to maximize product quality and output.
• Ensure safety apparatuses are properly in place.
• Apply FIFO principles to use the oldest lots of raw materials first.
• Handle hazardous waste responsibly.
• Perform real-time reporting in SAP.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Conduct inspections and tests on drums and batches.
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Train new Mixer Operator Trainees and make trial batches for research and product development.
• Manufacture highly critical products designated for 'A' Mixer Operators only.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in mixing, batching, compounding, chemical handling, machine operation, and blender operations.
• Experience in batch production and documentation.
• Forklift operation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs repeatedly.
• Comfort working in a facility with strong odors.
• Ability to pass a skills key test and an audiogram test.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior industrial cleaning or housekeeping experience.
• Prior mixing and batching experience.
• Optional forklift experience.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy growth opportunities accompanied by pay increases, a comprehensive training program, and a production bonus of up to 30%. Additionally, there is a $2 shift differential and opportunities for overtime. Forklift certification is provided, enhancing career development.

Work Environment

The work environment is a chemical plant primarily focused on automotive material production. It offers a climate-controlled setting and involves exposure to manufacturing operations, including moving equipment, noise, fumes, vibrations, and dust. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd options, with potential overtime based on business needs. Safety gear such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, and earbuds are provided to ensure a safe working environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Evansville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Evansville,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.