Batch Maker I - Union

925 Old Henderson Road
Columbus, OH 43220, USA

Meridian Adhesives Group is a rapidly growing, full service global adhesive solutions provider, specializing in adhesive technologies used in electronics, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Fueled by a series of strategic acquisitions since its formation in 2018, Meridian has established itself as an adhesive technology leader for a broad, global, blue-chip customer base comprised of OEMs, distributors, and industrial clients with an expanding global footprint.

Produce quality products as scheduled and on time.

• Complete daily production requirements by following production schedule.
• Maintain assigned equipment by performing required pre-operational, in process and post batch inspections. Immediately report any possibilities of contamination, needed mechanical repair or safety issues to management.
• Complete pre-compounding process. Locate raw materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and quantities needed as indicated on batch ticket. Report shortages to the Crew leader, or in his/her absence, the Materials Department immediately.
• Produce quality products by following batch ticket instructions, sequences, and quality control procedures exactly.
• Document raw material use by recording consumption on the batch ticket.
• Document all required information and any discrepancies in materials (additions or deletions), processing steps, temperature variations, etc., on the batch ticket.
• Prepare and deliver marked batch samples to the Quality Control Laboratory as required.
• Control the reintroduction or remix material into the mixers per Quality Control batch ticket instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, facility and equipment by following routine housekeeping standards.
• Cap or plug hose and plumbing fittings when not in use.
• Properly store all properly capped, covered or closed operating supplies such as raw materials, drums, totes, etc. in their designated locations before the end of the shift.
• Remove empty raw material containers, packages, bags and sacks before the end of the shift.
• Equipment must be kept clean of raw material residue, chemicals and adhesive.
• Sweep and mop work areas as needed and at the end of each shift. Rinse mop heads and mop buckets and return to the proper storage area after each use.
• Return cleaning equipment to assigned area after each use.

• Maintain a safe working environment by following the Meridian “Safety Rules and Guidelines” and the “Code of Safe Practices” as defined in the “Employee Safety Handbook”, and by Company policy.
• Maintain respirator certification through required physicals and fit tests.

• Participate in physical inventory and cycle counting.
• Contribute to team effort, i.e. assisting in any area required, etc.
• Train designated employees on compounding procedures.
• Participate in safety, loss control, accident, incident and rework investigations, as assigned.

• Mechanical aptitude with practical application skills
• Analytical ability
• Speak and write English clearly and distinctly
• Perform with minimal supervision
• Perform basic mathematical skills
• Take directions and apply to the assigned task

• Special safety requirements, when working in a plant environment may apply
• May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materials
• May work in temperature and weather extremes

Under the direction of the applicable Site Leader, works directly with Quality Control Technicians, Research and Development Chemists/Technicians, Technical Director, Production Scheduler, Purchasing and Personnel Assistant, Batch Master, Utility Compo under, Compounders, Maintenance personnel, Materials Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Manager and Executive Vice President/General Manager.

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience in a related field
• Current forklift certification training
• Valid state driver’s license, with a good driving record

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the…