**Job Title: Chemical Mixing Technician** **Job Description** As a Chemical Mixing Technician, you will be responsible for processing raw materials and chemicals according to batch records to create the final product. This role involves operating various machines to measure raw materials, taking samples for lab quality checks, and using a crane to lift large chemical bags. You will sign off on documents to ensure the correct materials and amounts are used. This is a physical role requiring the use of a large mixing device, climbing stairs, and operating machines to monitor and control tank levels. You must be open to performing other work-related duties as assigned. Due to chemical exposure, you will wear a full uniform and respirator mask. **Responsibilities** + Process raw materials and chemicals according to batch records. + Operate machines to measure and add raw materials into tanks. + Take samples for lab quality checks. + Use a crane to lift large chemical bags. + Sign off on documents to ensure correct materials and amounts are used. + Push material out of bags using a large mixing device. + Climb stairs to access the top of tanks. + Operate machines to monitor and control tank levels. + Perform other work-related duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Ability to read batch records and recipes. + Checking balances to ensure correct amounts of raw material are added. + Measuring chemicals accurately. + Experience with machine operation, utility technician, or production technician roles. + Strong attention to detail and reporting skills. + Ability to follow instructions and work independently. + Physical strength to lift or move up to 50 pounds. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1 year of mixing experience. + High School Diploma or GED. + Experience with RF scanners, formulation, quality control, mixer operation, scale operation, and measurement equipment. **Why Work Here?** Our family-like atmosphere creates a positive work environment where employees feel comfort and compassion from their leaders and team. We emphasize our core values: Responsive, Attitude, Proactive, Integrity, Dependability, and Safety. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees feel safe, valued, and have the opportunity to succeed. Our Des Moines site has grown immensely over the last five years, adding multiple buildings while maintaining a family-like culture. **Work Environment** This is a fully on-site position in a manufacturing facility in Des Moines, Iowa, working the 2nd shift from Monday to Friday, with start times between 2pm to 4pm for 8 to 10-hour shifts. The environment includes a chemical plant with potential 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 employees are required to shower after their shifts. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Des Moines,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2025. **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.