Compounder - 2nd Shift

MatWorks; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mountville Rubber Company is seeking a motivated Warehouse Technician to support production in a non-climate-controlled facility in Georgia. You will follow safety procedures, handle chemicals, lift heavy packages, weigh and scoop materials, and prepare bags for production.

You must be able to stand for 8 hours, lift 50+ pounds, and work well in a team. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred, and attendance on 2nd shift is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Able to stand for 8 hours.
• Comfortable working around powders and rubber materials.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written recipes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and required PPE when handling chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Lift bags and boxes from pallets and safely place them onto worktables or designated work areas.
• Cut bags and safely transfer chemical contents into pans or other designated containers.
• Accurately weigh and scoop chemicals according to established recipes and specifications.
• Secure prepared plastic bags and place them into the appropriate designated containers.
• Follow established procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of chemicals and materials.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas to support safe and efficient operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Follow recipes

Strong work ethic

Job description

• Follow all safety procedures and required PPE when handling chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Lift bags and boxes from pallets and safely place them onto worktables or designated work areas.
• Cut bags and safely transfer chemical contents into pans or other designated containers.
• Accurately weigh and scoop chemicals according to established recipes and specifications.
• Secure prepared plastic bags and place them into the appropriate designated containers.
• Follow established procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of chemicals and materials.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas to support safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and required PPE when handling chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Lift bags and boxes from pallets and safely place them onto worktables or designated work areas.
• Cut bags and safely transfer chemical contents into pans or other designated containers.
• Accurately weigh and scoop chemicals according to established recipes and specifications.
• Secure prepared plastic bags and place them into the appropriate designated containers.
• Follow established procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of chemicals and materials.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas to support safe and efficient operations.

Do the Right Thing

• Follow all safety procedures and required PPE when handling chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Lift bags and boxes from pallets and safely place them onto worktables or designated work areas.
• Cut bags and safely transfer chemical contents into pans or other designated containers.
• Accurately weigh and scoop chemicals according to established recipes and specifications.
• Secure prepared plastic bags and place them into the appropriate designated containers.
• Follow established procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of chemicals and materials.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas to support safe and efficient operations.

Do What Is Best For The Customer

• Follow recipes precisely to ensure the correct chemicals and weights are prepared for each production batch.
• Verify materials and measurements before releasing prepared chemicals to production.
• Immediately report incorrect materials, weights, damaged packaging, contamination, or other concerns that could affect product quality.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy when preparing materials to help ensure finished rubber compounds meet customer specifications.
• Work with Production and Quality personnel to address material or preparation concerns before they impact the customer.

Drive Improvements and Innovation

• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve safety, accuracy, cleanliness, or efficiency within the compounding process.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to material handling, chemical preparation, and workplace organization.
• Help identify recurring issues or process inefficiencies and communicate them to supervision.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a manner that supports reliable and efficient production.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Warehouse Production Supervisor.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to accurately follow written recipes, instructions, and established procedures.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to stand and perform physical work for an 8-hour shift.
• Comfortable working around powdered chemicals, dust, and rubber manufacturing materials.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently measure materials accurately.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions

This position works in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment and requires prolonged standing, lifting, bending, and handling of materials.

Due to the production of rubber using powdered chemicals, employees should expect exposure to dust and conditions where clothing may become dirty during the normal course of work.

Steel-toe footwear and other required personal protective equipment must be worn.

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $15.50 per hour
• Schedule: 2nd shift - 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Overtime: As required based on production needs.

Compensation & Benefits

Mountville Rubber Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Vacation time, prorated based on start date, and holiday pay after 90 days
• Weekly pay and annual performance reviews with potential increases
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement