Chemical Mixer

Job Title: Chemical MixerJob Description

This hybrid role involves both chemical mixing and bulk loading responsibilities. The primary focus is on the safe and efficient driving of a yard switcher and loading finished goods and raw materials into bulk tank wagons. The role requires meticulous weighing of tankers on the company scale, ensuring all paperwork aligns with the assigned tanker and related materials. Proper staging and inspection of connections from storage tanks or blend vessels to tankers are critical. Strong communication skills are essential for reporting issues or delays to shift supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Drive a yard switcher safely and efficiently.
• Load finished goods and raw materials into bulk tank wagons.
• Weigh tankers in and out on the company scale.
• Ensure paperwork matches the assigned tanker and related materials.
• Inspect and connect storage tank or blend vessel to the tanker before loading.
• Communicate any issues or delays to shift supervisors.
• Move trailers on-site to support production.
• Transport drum trailers from the dock to the yard as needed.

Essential Skills

• Ability to move drums up to 500 pounds with a hilo safely.
• Forklift certification from previous jobs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift bags and containers up to 50 pounds safely.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Chemical Knowledge
• Chemical Operator Experience
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances daily.
• Capability to work in small spaces and high locations.

Why Work Here?

Join a tenured group of employees and enjoy union benefits that enhance your career and personal growth.

Work Environment

The work environment can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer due to open doors. It is a dirty environment where teamwork is emphasized, although operators often work independently. Shifts include 1st (6am - 2:30pm), 2nd (2pm - 10:30pm), and 3rd (10pm - 6:30am), with current operations running 10-hour days.

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 Mar 2, 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.