Compounder Operator - 3rd Shift

Americhem; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO 120 hours

401k with employer match

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays 10

Job summary

Americhem in Dalton, GA is seeking a Compounder to set up and compound formulations with approved raw materials in a safe and efficient manner according to specifications and procedures. Shift: 3rd Shift, 12am–8am, Monday–Friday with overtime opportunities.

Pay starts at $19.00/hr plus a $1.75 shift differential, depending on experience. This role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and prescription insurance, plus 120 hours of PTO, a 401(k) with generous employer

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 1-2 years manufacturing/production experience preferred.
• Safely operates powered industrial vehicles.
• Operates and understands compounding equipment (blenders and scales).

Responsibilities

• Set up and compound formulations per specifications.
• Operate blending equipment and scales to measure materials.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Meet production priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Blenders

Scales

Job description

Americhem manufactures and sells thermoplastic color compounds and is looking for a compounder to join our Dalton, GA Plant. The Compounder will set up and compound formulations with approved raw material products in a safe and efficient manner according to specifications and procedures.

Shift: 3rd Shift, 12am-8am, Monday-Friday + OT

Pay:Pay starting at $19.00/hr+ with a $1.75 shift differential. Dependent on Experience.

Position Requirements/ Preferred Qualifications

Education: High school diploma preferred.

Experience: 1-2 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing/production preferred.

• Safely operates powered industrial vehicles and moves product to appropriate areas.
• Effectively operates and understands all required compounding equipment that includes blenders and scales.
• Compounds material with accurate weights and measurements.

Additional Position Responsibilities

• Follows all quality system and safety protocols by safely operating equipment, wearing proper protective equipment (PPE), completing safety training, keeping work areas clean and organized, and contributing to established safety goals.
• Effectively manages time and meets deadlines.
• Demonstrates organizational skills by working independently and with a team.

Required Qualities/ Attributes

• Organizational skill to include multi-tasking, planning, and time management.
• Ability to adjust to ever-changing priorities.
• Speed, accuracy and timely completion.
• Physical Lifting.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental Insurance
• 120 Hours of PTO
• 401k with Generous Employer Match
• Employer Provided Life Insurance
• 10 paid Holidays

Safety Compliance

• The safety of our employees takes precedence over all other initiatives and considerations. All employees are required to comply with established safety protocols as outlined in our policies, procedures, and corporate communications.