On-Site Compound Operator — Growth & Benefits

HEXPOL Compounding; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual variable bonus plan

Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life

401k match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HEXPOL Compounding Americas in Long Beach, CA seeks a detail-oriented operator to perform compounding, weighing, and mixing, ensuring smooth flow of properly mixed compounds throughout the manufacturing process.

The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to procedures, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and work areas. Prior manufacturing exposure and basic math skills are valued for accurate formulations and batch integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; competency assessment may be considered in lieu of education.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Good computer skills - MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Check all raw materials using color perception for contamination, weigh and mix as specified.
• Inspect scales for accuracy and operate equipment according to procedures.
• Visually check mixing consistency of each batch and report inconsistencies.
• Load raw materials and oil into mixer and mix per schedule and instructions.
• Monitor mixing conditions and adjust bulk oil setup as needed.
• Keep mixer chamber clean between batches and prevent contamination.
• Report problems to supervision and participate in solutions.
• Follow PPE and safety rules; lock-out/tag-out when equipment is down.
• Assist in training new Associates as directed by Supervisor.
• Perform other project/task as assigned by Management.

Skills

Color vision

Weigh & mix

Equipment operation

Quality inspection

PPE compliance

Math & measurement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

MS Office

Job description

HEXPOL Compounding Americas in Long Beach, CA seeks a detail-oriented operator to perform compounding, weighing, and mixing, ensuring smooth flow of properly mixed compounds throughout the manufacturing process.

The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to procedures, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and work areas. Prior manufacturing exposure and basic math skills are valued for accurate formulations and batch integrity.