Compounding Operator
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Associate / Production Line, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Industrial Maintenance
Compounding Operations Technician
Winchester, KY
Schedule:
10-12 Hour Shifts (Day or Night Availability Required)
Employment Type:
Non-exempt | Full-time
About the Role
Danimer Scientific is a biotechnology company committed to creating sustainable, biodegradable materials that reduce plastic pollution. We are seeking a Compounding Operation Technician to support hands-on production activities in our Winchester facility. If you are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Compounding Operation Technician, you will play a critical role in safely operating and maintaining production processes while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate compounding process equipment and utilities
- Monitor and adjust process conditions (valves, tanks, piping, sterilization systems)
- Accurately document batch records and production data
- Maintain compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and safety protocols
- Identify and report quality deviations or safety concerns
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues independently
- Review production documentation for accuracy and compliance
- Perform housekeeping and weekly area audits
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Support training of new operators
You will have the authority and responsibility to stop production in the event of a safety or quality concern.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience
- Mechanically inclined with strong problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working in a regulated manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4–8 years of manufacturing experience
- Experience with plastics or compounding processes
- Familiarity with manufacturing software systems
Physical & Work Requirements
· Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
· Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection
· Exposure to manufacturing environments with moving equipment, airborne particles, and varying temperatures
· Ability to hear machinery alarms and distinguish sounds on the production floor
· Clear near and distance vision for computer and production tasks
Why Danimer?
Mission-driven work (bye, plastic pollution) Growth opportunity Great pay + benefits Team-first culture
Equal Opportunity Employer
Danimer Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by law. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location where we operate.
Our commitment to replacing traditional plastics with biodegradable, compostable solutions is now backed by a strong, new partnership with Teknor Apex Company - a global leader in material science. Together, we're turning shared vision and shared values into real-world impact. Join us as we celebrate a partnership that moves sustainability forward!
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