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Actalent
Wausau, WI (In Person)
$55,120 Salary, Full-Time
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Blending Technician The Blending Technician runs the blending room each day and helps a small team make food products the right way. This job is hands-on and focuses on mixing ingredients, running machines, cleaning equipment, and making sure everything is done safely and correctly. What You'll Do Lead a team of about 8 people in the blending area Assign daily jobs like weighing ingredients, mixing batches, running machines, and cleaning up Follow the production schedule and make sure all batches get done each day Weigh ingredients carefully using recipes before each batch Set up and run blending machines with the correct settings Take machines apart after each batch so they can be cleaned Make sure the room and all equipment are cleaned and sanitized every time Watch the blending process to make sure products look and turn out right Check product quality during and after each run Fix small machine problems or ask for help with bigger ones Write down what was produced, machine settings used, and any issues Make sure everyone follows safety rules and uses equipment properly Help keep the team working well together and on track What You Need to Know Experience working in food production, especially blending or mixing Experience using blending or production machines Basic math skills for weighing ingredients and setting machines Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation rules in food manufacturing Ability to take machines apart and put them back together Ability to run a shift and give clear instructions to others Good organization and attention to detail Ability to work the shift: 2:30 PM - 12:30 AM, Monday-Thursday Extra Helpful Experience Past experience as a lead or senior worker Experience working in a controlled or technical food production area Comfort talking with a team and giving instructions Strong focus on cleanliness, safety, and quality Work Environment Food manufacturing facility with a small, close‑knit team Hands-on work with machines, ingredients, and cleaning equipment Frequent cleaning and sanitizing between batches Four 10-hour shifts each week Clean, organized, and safety-focused workspace Team-oriented culture where people help each other Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Wausau, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Wausau,WI.
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