Batch Maker/Compounder - 2nd Shift
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. Summary A Chemical Batch Maker mixes, disperses and converts raw material into finished product. Using scales and other measuring devices, the batcher follows a batch ticket that contains the amounts of material, order of addition and process instructions.
Requirements
- High school diploma; or up to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and100s.
- Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Forklift certification.
- Up to 2/3 of the time the incumbent will be standing and walking and less than 1/3 of the time sitting.
- Use of hands to handle, reach and lift up to 50 pounds 2/3 of the time and up to 100 pounds or more 1/3 of the time.
- Vision requirements include close vision at 20 inches or less, distance vision at 20 feet or more and depth perceptions to judge spatial relationships.
- Work is performed inside a manufacturing plant environment where the temperature may vary significantly due to changes in temperature outside and constant opening and closing of doors.
- Noise level may be high from time to time caused by the shifting of parts and assemblies and normal human communication and interaction in a shop, storeroom, and warehouse environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Responsibilities
- Clean up mixer and surrounding area
- Check Daily Production Schedule
- Prepare mixer switches and valves
- Load mixer with materials and water based on batch specifications
- Dump batch when ready for packaging
- Review production schedule to ensure everything is available and working for daily production
- Special projects to assist the manufacturing of mixes
- Misc. duties assigned by supervisor/manager.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account Plans
- Retirement Plan with company contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off plan increasing based on seniority
- 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Paid Volunteer Day
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
