Adhesive Formulation Compounder - 1st Shift, Mixing

Torrey Holistics; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA / FSA

Retirement plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Volunteer day

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Meridian Adhesives Group is seeking an Adhesive Formulation Compounder to support early-morning production in Fort Wayne. You’ll stage raw materials, charge ingredients into the mixer, run high-speed dispersers, and monitor batch progress to specification alongside Quality Control.

The role emphasizes safety, PPE adherence, and meticulous housekeeping, with starting pay of $21 per hour plus a quarterly productivity incentive and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Comfort with basic math and reading digital scales.
• Ability to operate high-speed dispersers and material handling equipment.
• English reading and comprehension skills.
• Capacity to lift 50–60 pounds.
• Prior chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage and manually load specified raw materials into mixing vessels.
• Follow batch instructions to consistently produce in-spec product.
• Run, monitor, and adjust mixing equipment and instruments during production.
• Partner with QC to make adjustments until the batch is approved.
• Execute the manufacturing schedule and surface improvement ideas to the Supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping to company standards; keep work area clean and orderly.
• Promote a safe workspace; report spills or hazards immediately to your supervisor or safety.
• Adhere to all PPE policies and procedures.

Skills

Compounder

Mixing

Blending

Weighing Raw Materials

Injection Molding Experience

Job description

Meridian Adhesives Group is seeking an Adhesive Formulation Compounder to support early-morning production in Fort Wayne. You’ll stage raw materials, charge ingredients into the mixer, run high-speed dispersers, and monitor batch progress to specification alongside Quality Control.

The role emphasizes safety, PPE adherence, and meticulous housekeeping, with starting pay of $21 per hour plus a quarterly productivity incentive and a full benefits package.