Blender Helper

Aerotek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Blender Helper for a swing-shift role in Chicago, IL. The position supports spray dry operations, blending formulas, and packaging activities within a GMP-compliant food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include preparing formulas, mixing ingredients into kettles, monitoring quality, and documenting batch records. The role requires comfort with strong spice aromas and strict adherence to GMP and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Hands-on batch mixing in production/manufacturing environments.
• GMP experience in a food facility.
• Experience with packaging processes in food manufacturing.
• Comfort working with spices, flavors and strong aromas.
• Ability to record batch sheets and production records accurately.
• Basic sanitation practices in food production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formulas per recipes for spray dry operations.
• Mix ingredients into kettles to create powder blends.
• Check products to ensure quality standards.
• Operate spray dryers and liquid reactors, monitor processes.
• Transfer raw materials and finished products between workstations safely.
• Set up and adjust equipment for blending, spray drying and packaging.
• Document batch sheets accurately to maintain records.
• Follow GMP and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Support packaging and filling activities and ensure proper labeling.
• Work around strong aromas in the facility.
• Wear PPE correctly in required areas.

Skills

Batch mixing

GMP experience

Packaging

Sanitation

PPE usage

Swing shift

Job description

Job Title: Blender Helper Job Description

The Blender Helper supports swing shift spray dry operations by preparing formulas, mixing ingredients into kettles to create powdered blends, and assisting with spray dryer and liquid reactor processes in a GMP food manufacturing environment. This role ensures products meet quality expectations while maintaining accurate production documentation and supporting material transfers and equipment setup.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formulas according to established recipes and production specifications for spray dry operations.
• Mix ingredients into kettles to convert liquid blends into powder, following precise measurements and procedures.
• Check products during and after processing to ensure they meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Assist with operating spray dryers and liquid reactors, including monitoring processes and reporting issues.
• Transfer raw materials, intermediates, and finished products between workstations and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Set up, adjust, and stage equipment and tools required for blending, spray drying, and packaging activities.
• Fill out batch sheets and other production documentation accurately and legibly to maintain complete records.
• Follow GMP and sanitation procedures at all times to maintain a clean and compliant production environment.
• Support packaging and filling activities as needed, ensuring correct labeling and handling of products.
• Work comfortably around strong food, spice, and flavor aromas throughout the facility.
• Use provided personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently in all required areas of the plant.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on batch mixing experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) experience in a food-related facility.
• Packing and packaging experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work comfortably with various spices, flavors, and strong smells.
• Capability to complete batch sheets and production records accurately.
• Understanding of basic sanitation practices in a food production setting.
• Ability to assist with equipment operation, including spray dryers and liquid reactors.
• Comfort with physical tasks such as transferring materials and setting up equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Blending experience in a food, flavor, or spice manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with spices, seasonings, or flavor ingredients.
• Familiarity with packaging machinery and filling processes in a GMP facility.
• Attention to detail and commitment to following standardized procedures.
• Willingness to work swing shift hours in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a supportive environment that rewards performance with sign-on incentives, quarterly bonuses, and generous referral bonuses. Benefits begin quickly, helping you access coverage at the start of the month, and the workplace offers opportunities to grow skills in food and flavor manufacturing while contributing to products used across a broad range of applications.

Work Environment

This role is based in a flavor manufacturing facility that produces customized meat and savory flavors in both powdered and liquid forms for a wide range of food applications. Work takes place in a GMP-regulated environment where strict sanitation and safety standards apply. One key area is the HVP (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins) department, which produces Vegamine flavoring products in dry, paste, and liquid forms. The facility has strong and varied aromas due to ongoing flavor blending; some areas smell pleasant while others can be intense, depending on the products being processed. All required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided, and team members are expected to wear it consistently in accordance with GMP and safety guidelines. The position operates on a swing shift, supporting continuous production activities in a structured, process-driven setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.98 - $24.98/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 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.