Production Operator

HEXPOL Compounding; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HEXPOL Compounding in Statesville, NC is seeking a detail-oriented technician to perform compounding, weighing, mixing, and processing of materials while ensuring safe operation of all equipment throughout the facility.

You will follow formulations, inspect materials and scales, monitor batch consistency, prepare for routine changeovers, and uphold strict safety and cleanliness standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and proactive reporting to supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform compounding, weighing, and mixing of materials and safely operate equipment.
• Check raw materials for contamination using color perception; weigh and mix per formulations.
• Inspect scales for accuracy and operate equipment per procedures.
• Visually inspect batch mixing; report inconsistencies to Production Supervisor.
• Load raw materials and oil into mixer and mix per schedule.
• Monitor mixing conditions and adjust oil setup as needed.
• Keep mixer clean and prepare for changeovers.
• Maintain clean mill area and prevent contamination.
• Ensure efficient machine flow to minimize production loss.
• Report problems to supervision and participate in solutions.
• Safety is a personal responsibility; verify area and equipment safety.
• Check safety equipment and wear PPE; follow rules.
• Lock-out/Tag-out procedures during downtime.
• Keep tools clean and maintain tool boards; keep area organized.
• Maintain equipment in safe operating condition; report to Maintenance.
• Assist in training new Associates as directed.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Job description

To perform activities regarding compounding, weighing, mixing, processing of materials and safe operation of equipment throughout the facility. To ensure the even flow of the properly mixed compound throughout the manufacturing process.

• Check all raw materials using color perception for contamination, weigh and mix raw materials as specified on the formulations/instructions.
• Inspect scales for accuracy and operate equipment according to standard procedures.
• Visually check mixing consistency of each batch, report inconsistencies, unusual conditions, or any process changes/problems to the Production Supervisor.
• Load raw materials and oil into mixer and mix in accordance with schedule and related work instructions.
• Monitor mixing conditions and adjust bulk oil set up as needed for mixing purposes
• Ensure mixer is clean of material buildup for changeovers to other materials. Keep mixer chamber clean between batches.
• Maintain clean mill and mill pan area after every batch to prevent contamination.
• Maintain efficient flow of machines to minimize production loss.
• Report any problems immediately to supervision and participate in solutions to those problems.
• Safety is a personal responsibility; verify that area and equipment are safe before proceeding with duties.
• Check all safety equipment; follow all facility safety rules and procedures; wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
• Lock-out/Tag-out procedures must be adhered to when equipment is down for repair or cleaning.
• Ability to clean tools and maintain identified tool boards while keeping workstation and surrounding area clean and organized.
• Keep equipment in safe operating condition, report problems to Maintenance department.
• Participate in training of new Associates as directed by the Supervisor
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.