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Mix/Mill - 1st Shift at Award Staffing

Award Staffing No longer available $18+/hour

Job Description

About the Opportunity:
• Job Title: Mix/Mill
• Pay Rate: $18.00/hr
• Location: Delano, MN
• Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6AM-2:30PM
• Position Type: Temp to Hire

Requirements and Qualifications:
• Experience in material mixing, compounding, or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Comfort with repetitive and precision work.
• Required to lift up to 25 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepares and processes raw silicone and plastic materials by mixing and milling to create compounds used in medical device manufacturing.
• Weigh and mix materials per batch records and formulas.
• Operate mixing and milling equipment.
• Monitor material consistency, color, and quality.
• Maintain documentation, material traceability, and equipment cleanliness.
• Work in cleanroom environments.

Discover Award Staffing:
At Award Staffing, we believe that work should be more than just a paycheck-it should inspire, empower, and create a sense of purpose. We're passionate about connecting people through meaningful work that truly fits their skills and aspirations. Voted Minnesota's Top Staffing Agency to work for by the Star Tribune, we partner with companies of all sizes to help you find a role where you can thrive. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. Let's find the job that's right for you.

Why Award Staffing:
• Values Matching: We don't just help you find a job; we connect you with a company that aligns with your values, ensuring it's the right fit for who you are.
• Professional & Personal Growth: Your growth matters to us. We focus on finding positions that offer opportunities for skill development and personal fulfillment, so you can thrive in every aspect of your life.
• Impact: The work you do should make a difference. We're committed to placing you in roles where you can have a meaningful impact on your life and the community around you.

Benefits:
May be eligible for 5 paid holidays
May accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year
401k with company match after 1 year of employment
Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan

AAP/EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace/EEO Employer.

PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Delano, MN-55328

$37k is below typical pay for General and Operations Managers nationally

National salary averages
$37k
↓ 64% vs typical mid-level
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Senior roles pay 144% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

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Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
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Who this leverage applies to

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Sign-on bonus
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Scope & responsibility
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Likely Possible Unlikely

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Specialize
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Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+4%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
308,700 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024