Compounding Machine Operator - 1st Shift 6am - 4:30pm Mon-Thurs

Mactac North America•Moore, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compounder is responsible for safely manufacturing batches for the Cast/C8 Line by operating high-shear dispersion equipment, unloading raw materials from tankers, managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, and ensuring materials are prepared accurately to support production schedules. This role requires strict adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards while maintaining reliable operation of the compounding area.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Basic computer skills for production and inventory documentation.
Ability to read manufacturing instructions, batch sheets, and safety documentation.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or chemical processing experience preferred.
Experience operating mixers, high-shear dispersers, or batch processing equipment preferred.
Experience handling hazardous chemicals and industrial waste preferred.
1-year manufacturing experience -preferred chemical or batching processes

Responsibilities

Prepare bulk adhesive and coating batches according to approved manufacturing formulations and production schedules.
Operate high-shear dispersers, mixers, pumps, transfer systems, and associated compounding equipment.
Unload raw materials from bulk tankers into designated storage tanks while following all safety and environmental procedures.
Verify raw material identity, lot numbers, and quantities before use.
Monitor batch quality through viscosity, temperature, and appearance checks while documenting process parameters.
Transfer completed batches to production tanks while maintaining material traceability.
Handle, label, store, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in compliance with company procedures and environmental regulations.
Maintain accurate waste logs and assist with waste pickups and storage area inspections.
Perform routine cleaning of tanks, mixers, hoses, pumps, and compounding equipment to prevent contamination.
Complete operator autonomous maintenance (AM) tasks and assist with preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and communicate equipment concerns to Maintenance.
Maintain inventory of raw materials and notify supervision of shortages or quality concerns.
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
Maintain housekeeping standards using 5S principles throughout the compounding and waste handling areas.
Complete all production, quality, safety, and environmental documentation accurately.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
Assist other production departments as needed to meet business objectives.
Follow all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company safety requirements.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Safely handle flammable, corrosive, and hazardous chemicals.
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), spill response, and chemical handling procedures.
Maintain compliance with hazardous waste accumulation, labeling, and storage requirements.
Immediately report safety concerns, spills, environmental incidents, or near misses.