Position Type: Full-Time Hourly Range: $25.98 – $31.02 / hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a safety-focused, dependable, and mechanically inclined Compound Mixing Crew Member Associate to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate production equipment and execute the end-to-end compound mixing process—including weighing raw materials, batching, stripping, and dicing. If you thrive in hands-on environments and value workplace safety and quality, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Do
Equipment Operation: Safely operate manual mixers, batching systems, extruders, and material handling equipment.
Material Preparation: Accurately weigh up, prepare, and blend raw materials according to precise formulas and schedules.
Quality & Inspection: Monitor production runs and inspect finished products to ensure strict compliance with quality specifications.
Documentation: Keep accurate production logs and complete required digital inventory and computer transactions.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; technical/vocational training is a plus.
Communication: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Experience (Preferred): Prior experience in manufacturing, chemical blending, mixing, extrusion, rubber/plastics, or wire & cable industries. Experience with forklifts or SAP systems is highly valued.
Core Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to follow detailed technical instructions.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift to 75 lbs.
Stand, walk, bend, twist, and perform repetitive tasks throughout a full shift.
Ability to distinguish colors for product identification and quality verification.
Comfortable working in an industrial plant environment (exposure to heat, dust, noise, and moving machinery) utilizing required PPE.