Tank Farm Operator and Batcher

Meridian Adhesives Group•Elk Grove Village, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of management, the Tank Farm Operator and Batcher loads, unloads, cleans, and organizes the raw-material bulk storage farm. When bulk farm duties are light, the role also compounds materials in a batch-processing environment, following specific instructions, procedures, and specifications. The position is located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Meridian Adhesives Group is a global adhesive solutions provider serving electronics, industrial, and infrastructure applications. The company describes itself as guided by Safety and Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, and Teamwork, and emphasizes professional growth and a supportive environment. The stated pay range is $25.44–$28.27 per hour. The 2025 incentive plan is focused on safety, quality, and financial metrics, with eligible employees able to earn up to $1,520 annually, paid quarterly. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–4 years of bulk storage farm experience.
2–4 years managing inbound and outbound bulk tanker loads.
1–3 years of batch-making experience.
Accept direction and supervision while using initiative to make independent decisions.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Work meticulously, neatly, precisely, and accurately.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds.
Ability to perform calculations using units of weight, volume, and distance.
Prolonged periods of standing and walking; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform duties in multiple weather conditions.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; the company does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with kettle-vessel and cook batching.

Responsibilities

Unload inbound raw-material bulk tankers into storage tanks.
Load outbound customer products from storage tanks into bulk tankers.
Unload storage tanks into totes to create capacity for incoming raw materials.
Label, organize, and apply FIFO practices to raw materials pulled from bulk storage tanks for the production floor.
Clean empty storage tanks before loading new raw materials.
Ensure storage tanks are properly labeled and operators follow procedures when pulling material from the farm.
Manage, clean, and organize storage-farm areas.
Manage inventory of consumables used for unloading storage tanks.
Keep mixer areas clean and organized.
Prepare mixer switches and valves.
Load mixers with materials according to batch specifications and key batch instructions.
Dump completed batches into appropriate containers with proper labels for packaging.
Perform special projects supporting the manufacture of mixes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account plans.
Retirement plan with company contributions.
Paid time off that increases based on seniority.
11 company-paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Employee referral bonus program.
Annual paid volunteer day.
Employee Assistance Program.
Opportunity for eligible employees to earn up to $1,520 annually through the 2025 incentive plan.