Compounder-Night Shift

eArcu; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Day 1 benefits

Sign-on bonus $1,000

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials in Scranton, PA seeks a Compounder to prepare and process resin and regrind materials.

You will operate mixers, scales, forklifts, and regrind equipment following formulas, schedules, and strict safety procedures.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Formulation accuracy

Math skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Movex system

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

Job Purpose

Location:Scranton, PA
Shift: 7:00PM-7:00 AM

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.

Principal Accountabilities

• 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.

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Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• 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 (complete highlighted sections)

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.

• 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.