Batch Maker I - Union

Meridian Adhesives Group•Columbus, OH

9d•$32•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.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude with practical application skills
Analytical ability
Speak and write English clearly and distinctly
Perform with minimal supervision
Perform basic mathematical skills
Take directions and apply to the assigned task
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Experience in a related field
Current forklift certification training
Valid state driver’s license, with a good driving record
The employee must lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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 management.
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.
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 clean 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 Meridian “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 inventory and cycle counting.
Contribute to team effort, i.e. assisting in any area required, etc.
Train designated employees on compounding procedures.
Participate in safety, loss control, accident, incident and rework investigations, as assigned.