Job Information
Actalent Technician in Wausau, Wisconsin
Job Title: 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.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.