Compounder (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical America; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Benefits begin on DAY 1!

Employee Assistance Programs

$1,000 Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Scranton, PA is seeking a Compounder to prepare and process resin and regrind materials. You will operate mixers, scales, forklifts, and regrind equipment while following established formulas and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include weighing materials, loading raw inputs, maintaining quality, and generating accurate reports. Proactive maintenance, inventory tasks, and cross-training teammates are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience or ability to become forklift certified.
• Manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Experience with mixing, compounding, plastics, chemicals, or material processing preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to accurately measure materials.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn manufacturing systems.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow formulas, procedures, and safety instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to lift and move approximately 40-pound boxes and other materials.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow formulas and procedures to mix resin, pigments, liquids, powders, and reprocessed materials.
• Weigh and measure materials using scales and other measuring equipment.
• Safely operate mixers, hoppers, regrind equipment, forklifts, and related production equipment.
• Load mixers with raw materials (bags, boxes, Gaylord containers).
• Monitor mixing and regrind processes to meet quality/production requirements.
• Operate regrind equipment to mix, sift, shred, grind, pulverize, and convey materials.
• Use Movex system to follow production schedules, print Manufacturing Orders, complete material confirmations, and enter work orders.
• Complete production and compounding reports accurately.
• Label and identify finished materials per procedures.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas, especially during color changes.
• Perform routine operator preventive maintenance and report issues.
• Complete inventory and cycle count activities as required.
• Communicate production information across shifts for smooth handoffs.
• Follow dust-control, safety, quality, and 6S requirements.
• Assist training of new employees and cross-train teammates.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Math skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Movex system

Job description

Company

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description

Compounder

Location: Scranton, PA

Shift: 7:00PM-7:00 AM

Pay: $23.51, plus $1.00 shift differential

The Compounder is responsible for preparing and processing resin and regrind materials used in production. This position operates mixers, scales, forklifts, and regrind equipment while following established formulas, production schedules, and safety procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Follow formulas and procedures to accurately mix resin, pigments, liquids, powders, and reprocessed materials.
• Weigh and measure materials using scales and other measuring equipment.
• Safely operate mixers, hoppers, regrind equipment, forklifts, and related production equipment.
• Load mixers with raw materials, including bags, boxes, and Gaylord containers.
• Monitor mixing and regrind processes to ensure materials meet quality and production requirements.
• Operate regrind equipment to mix, sift, shred, grind, pulverize, and convey materials.
• Use the Movex system to follow production schedules, print Manufacturing Orders, complete material confirmations, and enter work orders.
• Complete production and compounding reports accurately.
• Label and identify finished materials according to established procedures.
• Clean and maintain mixers, scales, equipment, and work areas, particularly during color changes to prevent contamination.
• Perform routine operator preventive maintenance and report equipment issues when needed.
• Complete inventory and cycle count activities as required.
• Communicate production information with other shifts to ensure a smooth transition.
• Follow dust-control, safety, quality, and 6S requirements.
• Help train new employees and cross-train team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience or ability to become forklift certified.
• Manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Experience with mixing, compounding, plastics, chemicals, or material processing preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to accurately measure materials.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn manufacturing systems.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow formulas, procedures, and safety instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to lift and move approximately 40-pound boxes and other materials.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay Transparency

The salary for this position is $23.51. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
• $1,000 Sign On Bonus

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

As a Federal Contractor, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.