Mixer Operator

Job Title: Mixer Operator

Job Description

This role operates filler and mixing equipment in a refrigerated food and beverage production facility that produces hummus and salsa. You will work on a designated shift, fully suited in appropriate PPE, and ensure products are accurately filled, safely handled, and meet strict quality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee filler machines that dispense product into plastic containers according to production requirements.
• Learn and follow the complete process for making and filling hummus and salsa products.
• Monitor fill levels and perform regular weight checks, adjusting machine settings to maintain accurate weights.
• Ensure the correct cups and packaging are used in accordance with customer specifications.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment, such as adjusting seals, adding cups, and adding lids as needed.
• Conduct machine washdowns and changeovers following established flow charts and sanitation procedures.
• Keep supplies neat, organized, and protected to support efficient and safe production.
• Maintain a sanitation bucket at all times and follow all hygiene and cleaning protocols.
• Follow all SQF and GMP policies and procedures to uphold food safety and quality standards.
• Report any food safety or product quality concerns immediately to quality personnel or management.
• Use computer interfaces for machine operation and navigation as required during production.
• Perform visual inspections of equipment and product to identify issues and maintain quality.
• Handle multiple tasks at once while tending to machines and supporting continuous production.

Essential Skills

• Experience tending to a machine while performing multiple tasks simultaneously in a production or industrial environment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills, including adjusting seals, adding cups, and adding lids on filling or similar equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Comfort using a computer, including basic navigation such as toggling through applications on a phone or computer.
• Experience using a scale and understanding weights, including adding and subtracting to verify correct fill levels.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and safety guidelines in a food or industrial setting.
• Reliability in attendance and transportation to consistently meet scheduled shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage production is preferred but not required.
• Experience in industrial or automotive environments is valuable and transferable.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment such as filling machines and mixers.
• Exposure to equipment that runs on pneumatics and hydraulics, with valves and hoses.
• Comfort working in cold, refrigerated production areas.
• Ability to work mandatory Saturday shifts and potentially occasional Sunday shifts as needed.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable food production operation that offers a comprehensive benefits package and clear eligibility timelines. Employees become eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of the month following their hire date, along with short-term and long-term disability options and HSA/FSA plans. Paid time off is available, including one week of PTO during the first year, supporting work-life balance. The environment values safety, structure, and consistent schedules, providing the opportunity to build skills with industrial equipment in a well-organized facility.

Work Environment

The role is based in a food and beverage manufacturing facility where hummus and salsa are produced. Most areas dedicated to these products are cold due to refrigerated conditions required for food safety. You will wear full personal protective equipment, including a lab coat, hair net, beard net if applicable, and rubber gloves, whenever you are in food production areas. Work is performed on set shifts, with available schedules including 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Operations run Monday through Friday, with mandatory Saturday work and potential Sunday shifts based on production needs. The environment is structured, process-driven, and focused on cleanliness, organization, and adherence to food safety standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI.

The pay range for this position is $16.25 - $16.25/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 Ferndale,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.