Chemical Mixer

Job Title: Batch Operator - $20/HR - 2nd / 3rd Shift

Job Description

This is a hybrid role between a chemical mixer and a bulk loader. The primary responsibilities include safely and efficiently driving a yard switcher and loading finished goods and raw materials into bulk tank wagons. This role requires weighing tankers in and out on the company scale and ensuring all paperwork matches the assigned tanker and materials. The driver will properly stage the tanker and ensure all connections from the storage tank or blend vessel to the tanker are inspected and connected before loading materials. Strong communication skills are essential to report any issues or delays to shift supervisors or managers. Additional duties include moving trailers on site to support production and transferring drum trailers from the dock to the yard and vice versa as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load finished goods and raw materials into bulk tank wagons.
• Weigh tankers in and out, ensuring all paperwork matches the tanker and materials.
• Properly stage the tanker and inspect and connect all related connections.
• Report any issues or delays to shift supervisors or managers.
• Move trailers on site to support production.
• Transfer drum trailers from the dock to the yard and vice versa.

Essential Skills

• Ability to move drums up to 500 pounds with a forklift in a safe manner.
• Forklift Certification from previous jobs.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Capability to stand for long periods and walk great distances daily.
• Ability to work in small spaces and high locations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift bags and containers up to 50 pounds safely.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Chemical knowledge.
• Chemical operator experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a tenured group of employees and benefit from union perks. The team environment fosters collaboration, yet allows for independence in daily tasks.

Work Environment

The work environment can be cold in the winter due to open doors and hot in the summer. It is a dirty environment, but teamwork is encouraged, though operators often work independently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.81 - $20.81/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 Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.