Batch Maker

Meridian Adhesives Group; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision benefits

HSA/FSA plans

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Volunteer day

Referral bonus

Job summary

Meridian Adhesives Group is seeking a Batch Maker to mix raw chemical materials and produce products for electronics, industrial, and infrastructure applications. The role requires precise measurement, attention to safety, and adherence to batch instructions.

You will operate mixing equipment, monitor signals, follow schedules, lift heavy materials, and maintain a clean, compliant workspace. The position offers first shift hours, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including medical,

Qualifications

• Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to operate high-speed dispersers and other handling equipment.
• Must be able to read and comprehend English.
• Ability to lift 50-60 pounds.
• Read digital scales.
• Chemical manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage and charge raw materials into mixing container.
• Follow batch work instructions to manufacture quality products.
• Monitor and control mixing equipment to ensure batches meet instructions.
• Adjust batches under QC guidance until approved.
• Follow manufacturing schedule and communicate concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and report spills or hazards.
• Comply with PPE standards.

Skills

Basic math skills

Operate high-speed dispersers

Read English

Lift 50-60 pounds

Read digital scales

Chemical manufacturing experience

Job description

Company Overview
Meridian Adhesives Group is a rapidly growing, full‑service global adhesive solutions provider, specializing in adhesive technologies used in electronics, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Since its formation in 2018, Meridian has become an adhesive technology leader for a broad, global blue‑chip customer base of OEMs, distributors, and industrial clients with an expanding global footprint.

Job Summary

The batch makers are responsible for mixing the raw chemical materials to create our products.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Stages and manually charges necessary raw materials into mixing container.
• Follows batch work instructions to manufacture quality products.
• Monitors and controls mixing equipment and other instruments to ensure batches meet instructions.
• Adjusts a batch under QC guidance until it is approved.
• Follows manufacturing schedule and works with supervisor regarding any potential improvements or concerns.
• Cleans up work area to company standards.
• Ensures work area is safe, clean, and free of recognizable hazards; communicates all spills or other hazards immediately to floor supervisor or safety.
• Complies with all PPE standards.

Required Skills

• Basic math skills.
• Operate high‑speed dispersers and other handling equipment.
• Able to read and comprehend English.
• Ability to lift 50‑60 pounds.
• Read digital scales.
• Chemical manufacturing experience is preferred.

Information & Compensation & Benefits

Schedule: 1st Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday

Pay: Starting hourly rate of $22.27 – $24.75. The range represents the expected hourly range for this position and may vary based on skills, experience, business line, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account Plans
• Retirement Plan with company contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off plan increasing based on seniority
• 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Join Us

Meridian is a leading name in the adhesives industry, renowned for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to clients worldwide. Guided by our core values—Safety & Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, and Teamwork—we are driven to make a meaningful impact in everything we do. When you join Meridian, you become part of a dynamic team that values diverse perspectives, fosters professional growth, and encourages bold ideas. We’re committed to creating a supportive environment where you can thrive, grow, contribute to groundbreaking projects, and help shape the future of our industry.

Visit https://meridianadhesives.com/careers/ for more information.

Meridian Adhesives Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.