Compound Plant Operator

Axis Communications; Asheville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Communications in Asheville, NC is seeking a Compound Plant Operator to manage the blending and production of raw materials. You will oversee recipes, monitor weights, temperatures, and pressures, and maintain a clean environment while caring for plant equipment including mixers and scales.

The role requires basic math and computer skills, a high school diploma or GED, forklift operation ability, and the capacity to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in chemical production or manufacturing preferred
• Forklift operation
• Basic math, reading and computer skills
• Lifting up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Monitor and run proper recipes, ensuring correct amounts, heating and cooling times and temperatures.
• Monitor the compound computer system to ensure weights, heats and pressures are met.
• Inspect, repair or report needed repairs of filters, material lines, hoses, etc.
• Manage railcar unloading system, secure hoses, vent railcars and maintain area cleanliness.
• Prepare and file batch reports, resin/silo and tote reports, railcar reports.
• Communicate material changes to production supervisor.
• Wear respirator when loading mic units through closed grate.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Reading and computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Compound Plant OperatorApply: US - Asheville - Plant (EXT): Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-58477**Compound Blending Operator** manages the overall production of raw materials for blending and mixing. The compound plant operator duties and responsibilities include overseeing the production process to ensure it runs smoothly, safely and meets quality standards. They must keep a clean environment while maintaining plant machines such as mixers, scales and control functions.**Duties and Responsibilities**\\*Responsible for monitoring and running the proper recipes i.e. proper amount of ingredients, heating and cooling time, heating and cooling temperatures, etc.\\*Responsible for monitoring the compound computer system - ensuring proper weights, heats, pressure, etc. are met and maintained\\*Responsible for physically inspecting, repairing and/or reporting needed repairs of filters, material lines/hoses, etc.\\*Must monitor and maintain railcar unloading system - properly securing hoses, properly venting railcars, capping off unused hoses, keeping railcar area clean and communicating with railroad yard \\*responsible for filing correct and accurate paperwork - batch reports, resin/silo reports, tote reports, railcar reports, etc.\\*Must communicate with production supervisor any silo or material changes which may affect the compound\\*Must wear the respirator properly when loading mic units - material must be loaded through the closed grate at all times\\*Each operator will be responsible for their assigned housekeeping duties**Requirements and Qualifications*** High school diploma or GED certificate* Prior experience with chemical production processes or in a manufacturing environment (strongly preferred)* Ability to operate a forklift* Basic Math, reading and computer skills* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs **Schedule: 9am to 9pm- 36/48 schedule rotation****Pay: $27.17**