Batch Mixer Operator

Job Title : Batch Mixer

Job Description

The primary responsibilities include safely and efficiently operating and maintaining the continuous performance of spice blend production processes. The role supports quality assurance activities and ensures the timely completion of all required production documentation. Duties involve taking samples, making blends, recording and reporting accurate measurements and counts, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment. Additionally, the position involves loading and unloading blenders.

Responsibilities

Pre-weigh ingredients for each spice blend.

Follow proper instructions on blend recipes and batch tickets to ensure products are consistently safe and of superior quality.

Safely operate mixing and product delivering equipment.

Manage all assembly, disassembly, operations, and record keeping of all blending equipment, including scales, blenders, sifters, magnets, metal detectors, and hoppers.

Prepare equipment for runs, including proper safety checks and documentation.

Load materials into blender(s) and perform pack off of finished products for all batch productions.

Follow product changeovers, pack size changes, and cleaning procedures between runs.

Maintain production areas in a proper state of cleanliness and follow all documented processes and procedures.

Assist in preventative maintenance procedures.

Take initiative to organize and accurately perform all job functions required to meet the volume and quality of product scheduled.

Take action necessary to ensure continuous product flow.

Assist with troubleshooting system problems.

Complete required production reports.

Communicate clearly with others in quality assurance, warehouse, packaging, and support positions.

Safely operate forklift and pallet jack to move materials.

Coordinate system cleaning so that work is done efficiently and correctly.

Adhere to all safety, operating, Safe Quality Food (SQF), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies.

Support and assist with other production and warehouse tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

Experience in assembly, changeovers, troubleshooting, and disassembling.

Forklift operation experience.

Proficiency in production and warehouse production processes.

Forklift certification.

Experience in batch mixing and batch production.

Ability to read and interpret documents.

Mathematical skills for efficient materials management and production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Physically capable of standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reaching with hands and arms.

Ability to lift and move up to 55 pounds.

Experience in reading and interpreting documents.

Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Why Work Here?

Join a team where culture fit is highly valued. Enjoy a work schedule that provides a great work-life balance with regular hours and occasional overtime opportunities. Be part of an environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 / 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 Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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.