Compounding; Mixing) Operator- 3rd shift

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 + $2 shift premium with scheduled increases at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.

• Required for the role:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow written production instructions, batch documentation, safety procedures, and work assignments.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately, including calculations involving quantities, weights, measurements, and production specifications.
  • Basic written communication skills necessary to accurately complete production records and other required documentation.
  • Effective verbal communication skills are necessary to understand work assignments, communicate production information, and identify or explain operational concerns.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in the language used for safety instructions, production documentation, job training, and emergency communications at the facility.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to changing production priorities.
  • Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment after completing required training and qualification.
  • Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and maintain attention to…