Compounding; Mixing) Operator

Job Title:

Compounding (Mixing) Operator

Summary:

The Custom Compounding Operator safely and efficiently performs mixing and milling operations using mechanical production equipment to prepare high-consistency silicone rubber in accordance with customer specifications, production instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements. The role operates multiple mixers, mills, and related equipment; accurately follows batch instructions; maintains production records; communicates relevant production information; and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

• Follow all company safety, health, environmental, quality, and operating procedures.
• Verify that required safety equipment is available and equipment guards and safety controls are properly positioned before beginning work.
• Review batch cards, electronic production records, and work instructions to determine required materials, quantities, weights, temperatures, processing sequences, and other specifications.
• Safely operate multiple mixers, mills, and related mechanical production equipment.
• Measure, weigh, load, mix, mill, and process materials according to established instructions and customer specifications.
• Monitor equipment and production processes and promptly communicate unsafe conditions, equipment problems, material concerns, production deviations, or quality issues.
• Accurately complete and maintain batch records, production records, electronic entries, and other required documentation.
• Follow established procedures for material identification, handling, processing, packaging, labeling, and finishing.
• Perform required production and quality checks in accordance with applicable work instructions.
• Maintain the assigned work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition, including required housekeeping during shift transitions and following production runs.
• Receive and communicate important production information with coworkers and supervisors during shift changes and throughout the workday.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, maintenance, warehouse, and other support employees to meet production requirements.
• Participate in required safety, quality, equipment, and job-specific training.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable material‑handling and chemical‑safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, housekeeping, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Starting pay $22.80 with scheduled increases at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.

The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography.

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package.

We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Company paid life and disability coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• Paid time off plus paid holidays.
• Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with employer match and additional employer contribution.
• Educational reimbursement program, where applicable.
• Professional development courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

• One or more years of current experience/skills in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, chemical‑processing, or similar industrial environment with reliable steady attendance.
• Experience operating mixers, mills, extrusion equipment, or other mechanical production…