What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mixer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Mixer
Responsibilities
- Operate mixing, filling, and grinding machines to produce products.
- Manage the grinding machine and ensuring it is processed correctly.
- Operate bagger machines, adjusting speed, temperature, and smart scale weights, and monitor film on bags.
- Read and interpret batch tickets to prepare products accurately.
- Weigh and add specific amounts of raw materials to batches.
- Operate a tumbler for mixing materials 2-3 days a week.
- Monitor and set up equipment on the line, including mixers, fillers, ovens, presses, baggers, and cartoners.
- Ensure proper monitoring of temperatures, speed, durations, and perform necessary machine adjustments.
- Conduct visual and quality inspections to maintain product standards.
- Perform cleaning duties such as wiping down machinery and clearing jams.
Essential Skills
- At least 1 year of experience in mixing, blending, and compounding in the food industry.
- Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Some leadership experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with baggers, wrappers, films, cartoners, mixers, and fillers.
- Bilingual abilities are a plus.
- Opportunity to gain PCQI and HACCP certifications.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.95/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 Bourbonnais,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $21 - $23