Compounding (Mixing) Operator- 2nd shift

Momentive; Garrett (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Momentive is seeking a Compounding (Mixing) Operator for the 2nd shift to safely operate mixers and mills, follow batch instructions, maintain production records, and work with a team to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment. Starting pay is $22.80 per hour plus a $2 shift premium, with scheduled increases at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.

Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, the ability to read instructions, perform basic arithmetic, and communicate effectively while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written production instructions, batch documentation, safety procedures, and work assignments.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately, including calculations involving quantities, weights, measurements, and production specifications.
• Basic written communication skills necessary to accurately complete production records and other required documentation.
• Effective verbal communication skills are necessary to understand work assignments, communicate production information, and identify or explain operational concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the language used for safety instructions, production documentation, job training, and emergency communications at the facility.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑based manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to changing production priorities.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment after completing required training and qualification.
• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and maintain attention to accuracy and quality.
• Ability and willingness to work the assigned shift and required overtime, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements and all company safety, quality, environmental, and workplace policies.
• Must satisfy applicable pre‑employment requirements in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, health, environmental, quality, and operating procedures.
• Verify that required safety equipment is available and equipment guards and safety controls are properly positioned before beginning work.
• Review batch cards, electronic production records, and work instructions to determine required materials, quantities, weights, temperatures, processing sequences, and other specifications.
• Safely operate multiple mixers, mills, and related mechanical production equipment.
• Measure, weigh, load, mix, mill, and process materials according to established instructions and customer specifications.
• Monitor equipment and production processes and promptly communicate unsafe conditions, equipment problems, material concerns, production deviations, or quality issues.
• Accurately complete and maintain batch records, production records, electronic entries, and other required documentation.
• Follow established procedures for material identification, handling, processing, packaging, labeling, and finishing.
• Perform required production and quality checks in accordance with applicable work instructions.
• Maintain the assigned work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition, including required housekeeping during shift transitions and following production runs.
• Receive and communicate important production information with coworkers and supervisors during shift changes and throughout the workday.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, maintenance, warehouse, and other support employees to meet production requirements.
• Participate in required safety, quality, equipment, and job‑specific training.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable material‑handling and chemical‑safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, housekeeping, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Starting pay $22.80 + $2 shift premium with scheduled increases at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:

Compounding (Mixing) Operator- 2nd shift

Summary:

The Custom Compounding Operator safely and efficiently performs mixing and milling operations using mechanical production equipment to prepare high-consistency silicone rubber in accordance with customer specifications, production instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements. The role operates multiple mixers, mills, and related equipment; accurately follows batch instructions; maintains production records; communicates relevant production information; and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Follow all company safety, health, environmental, quality, and operating procedures.
• Verify that required safety equipment is available and equipment guards and safety controls are properly positioned before beginning work.
• Review batch cards, electronic production records, and work instructions to determine required materials, quantities, weights, temperatures, processing sequences, and other specifications.
• Safely operate multiple mixers, mills, and related mechanical production equipment.
• Measure, weigh, load, mix, mill, and process materials according to established instructions and customer specifications.
• Monitor equipment and production processes and promptly communicate unsafe conditions, equipment problems, material concerns, production deviations, or quality issues.
• Accurately complete and maintain batch records, production records, electronic entries, and other required documentation.
• Follow established procedures for material identification, handling, processing, packaging, labeling, and finishing.
• Perform required production and quality checks in accordance with applicable work instructions.
• Maintain the assigned work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition, including required housekeeping during shift transitions and following production runs.
• Receive and communicate important production information with coworkers and supervisors during shift changes and throughout the workday.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, maintenance, warehouse, and other support employees to meet production requirements.
• Participate in required safety, quality, equipment, and job‑specific training.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable material‑handling and chemical‑safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, housekeeping, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Starting pay $22.80 + $2 shift premium with scheduled increases at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written production instructions, batch documentation, safety procedures, and work assignments.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately, including calculations involving quantities, weights, measurements, and production specifications.
• Basic written communication skills necessary to accurately complete production records and other required documentation.
• Effective verbal communication skills are necessary to understand work assignments, communicate production information, and identify or explain operational concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the language used for safety instructions, production documentation, job training, and emergency communications at the facility.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑based manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to changing production priorities.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment after completing required training and qualification.
• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and maintain attention to accuracy and quality.
• Ability and willingness to work the assigned shift and required overtime, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements and all company safety, quality, environmental, and workplace policies.
• Must satisfy applicable pre‑employment requirements in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

The following are _ preferred _ for the role

• One or more years of current experience/skills in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, chemical-processing, or similar industrial environment with reliable steady attendance.
• Experience operating mixers, mills, extrusion equipment, or other mechanical production equipment.
• Experience following batch cards, work orders, formulas, recipes, or detailed production instructions.
• Experience completing batch records, production documentation, or electronic manufacturing records.
• Experience measuring, weighing, mixing, or processing production materials.
• Familiarity with safe material‑handling practices, quality requirements, and manufacturing housekeeping standards.
• Experience working in a team‑based or shift‑based production environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement concepts and practices.

What We Offer:

The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. _ #BePartoftheSolution _

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well‑being and personal career aspirations.

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.

• Company paid life and disability coverage.

• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.

• Paid time off plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years