Chemical Batch Operator - Precise Mixing (1st Shift)

Meridian Adhesives Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package

Medical, dental, vision

HSA and FSA options

Retirement plan with company contrib

Generous PTO grows with service

11 paid company holidays

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Employee referral bonuses

Volunteer day participation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Meridian Adhesives Group is seeking a hands-on Batch/Production Operator for 1st Shift in Fort Wayne, IN. You will stage ingredients, operate high-speed dispersers, and monitor processes under QC guidance, following batch tickets and safety standards.

You must read and follow English instructions, lift 50–60 lbs, and work with chemical manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes accurate tracking and strict PPE compliance in a fast-paced plant.

Qualifications

• Basic math proficiency and ability to read digital scales.
• Experience operating high-speed dispersers and material handling equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend English.
• Strength to lift 50-60 lbs.
• Chemical manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage ingredients and manually add them to mixing vessels per batch ticket.
• Operate and monitor high-speed dispersers and other processing/handling equipment.
• Track parameters and adjust under Quality Control guidance until approved.
• Follow the daily manufacturing schedule; flag issues and improvements to the Supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping to standard; immediately report spills or hazards to your supervisor or safety.
• Uphold all PPE standards throughout the shift.

Skills

Math proficiency

Read digital scales

Dispersers operation

Material handling

English reading

Lift 50-60 lbs

Chemical manufacturing background

Tools

High-speed dispersers

Job description

Meridian Adhesives Group is seeking a hands-on Batch/Production Operator for 1st Shift in Fort Wayne, IN. You will stage ingredients, operate high-speed dispersers, and monitor processes under QC guidance, following batch tickets and safety standards.

You must read and follow English instructions, lift 50–60 lbs, and work with chemical manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes accurate tracking and strict PPE compliance in a fast-paced plant.