Compound Level 2 - 3rd Shift

General Formulations•Sparta Township, MI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Compounder position requires the individual to perform all tasks from start to finish, including staging materials, setting up equipment, and learning adhesive mixing and vinyl compounding. The role demands basic math and computer skills for tasks like printing pick lists, managing jobs in the tracking system, and printing labels for finished materials. Compounders are expected to maintain a clean and organized work area, follow both written and oral instructions, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Essential duties involve safe operation of various industrial equipment, material handling, active participation in mixing/compounding processes, and thorough cleanup of work areas. Within the first six months, the Compounder must become proficient in setting up, operating, and cleaning all necessary equipment, and develop a basic understanding of product testing methods and troubleshooting production and quality issues related to adhesive mixing and vinyl compounding.

Requirements

Capable of performing all the tasks required of them in this position from start to finish
Capable of staging materials and setting up equipment
Capable of learning all components of adhesive mixing and vinyl compounding
Possess basic math skills
Possess basic computer skills
Capable of printing pick lists
Capable of opening, issuing, and closing jobs in our current tracking system
Capable of printing labels for finished materials
Able to keep their area clean and organized
Able to follow direction both in written and oral form
Able to work well alone and with a team
Must be able to gauge distances and have good depth perception to safely operate hoist system and safely retrieve and return items to the warehouse racks
Must be able to stand for the duration of shift aside from scheduled breaks
Able to work in an environment with industrial solvents and pigments
Heavy lifting is required
Must be able to differentiate between all colors to effectively perform color testing
Must be able to effectively listen and communicate in a loud and busy environment
Must always maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety policies
High school diploma or GED
Good oral communication skills – ability to follow instructions both written and oral
Works well in a fast-paced team environment with the ability to work well alone
Self-motivated and interested in learning multiple functions required for the job
Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
Displays ability and willingness to follow rules and regulations
Must be detail oriented, thorough, and able to focus and follow tasks through from beginning to end
Must be able to handle hazardous waste in a safe and proper manner in accordance with General Formulation, local, state, and federal guidelines

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing background

Responsibilities

Safe operation of pallet jacks, standup, and sit-down forklifts in a production environment
Safe operation of heavy-duty air driven equipment and tools including overhead hoist systems
Gauge distances and have good depth perception to safely operate hoist system and safely retrieve and return items to the warehouse racks
Stand for the duration of shift aside from scheduled breaks
Work in an environment with industrial solvents and pigments
Follow schedule and read job travelers, pick lists, pulls material from the warehouse following FIFO guidelines
Transport raw materials and return unused or partially used materials to the warehouse with proper documentation when applicable
Handle, label, and store finished materials properly
Actively involved in the set-up, mixing/compounding, and cleanup of the mixers, cast tanks, compounding room, and outlying areas
Learn to fully setup, operate, and clean all equipment necessary to complete all tasks required within the first 6 months
Perform and have a basic understanding of product testing using a viscometer, PH meter, Hegman gauge, draw down, and spectrophotometer within the first 6 months
Develop a basic understanding of the adhesive mixing process, cast vinyl compounding and versating process to effectively troubleshoot production and quality problems
Perform various shop floor transactions including opening jobs, issuing materials, closing jobs, and printing labels
Slide and shift drums and/or equipment on occasion and lift 50 pounds repetitively during a shift with the ability to reach, push, and pull, lean, twist, and bend
Responsible for housekeeping in the area and following the 5S principles
Differentiate between all colors to effectively perform color testing
Effectively listen and communicate in a loud and busy environment
Always maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety policies