2nd Shift Batch Maker/Compounder

Meridian Adhesives Group

36d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Under the direction of the Crew Leader, the Batch Maker/Compounder performs compounding of materials in a batch processing environment by following specific instructions and procedures within specification, to schedule and on time.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Experience in a related field
Valid state driver’s license, with a good driving record
Mechanical aptitude with practical application skills
Analytical ability
Speak and write English clearly and distinctly
Perform with minimal supervision
Perform basic mathematical skills
Take direction and apply to the assigned task

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience is a plus

Responsibilities

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 the Production Manager.
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.
Package totes, drums, and pails per packaging ticket instructions after the batch is approved.
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 cleaned 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 “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 inventories and cycle counting.
Assist with maintenance as needed
Perform shipping duties as needed (loading and unloading trucks, staging products, etc)
Contribute to team effort, i.e. assisting in any area required, etc.
Train designated employees on compounding procedures as needed.
Participate in safety, loss control, accident, incident and rework investigations, as assigned.