Polymer Compounding Process Operator
Location: Monroe, OH
Compensation: $20.00/hour starting pay + $2.00/hour shift differential
Schedules (2-2-3): Days 6:45am–7:00pm | Nights 6:45pm–7:00am
A day in this role
You arrive for your 12-hour shift and review the production schedule. Your first task is to stage materials and load raw ingredients into blend towers. Throughout the shift, you run batches to plan, watch over equipment while teammates take breaks, and perform housekeeping and quality checks. When issues arise, you jump in to troubleshoot with fellow operators. Between runs, you make notes on process improvements and collaborate with crossfunctional teams on equipment enhancements and production floor layout ideas.
What you'll do
- Stage and operate mixing equipment to meet daily compounding demand.
- Load blend towers with raw materials and run scheduled batches.
- Monitor equipment and cover for other operators during breaks.
- Perform routine housekeeping and inprocess quality checks each shift.
- Assist with troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend changes to methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
- Contribute to new equipment projects and production floor design.
- Participate on intracompany, crossfunctional improvement teams.
What you bring
- Comfort working outdoors briefly in all seasons.
- Keen attention to detail and strong communication/listening skills.
- Familiarity with powered industrial vehicles.
- Ability to work 12hour shifts on a 223 schedule.
Proficiencies
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Mixing and Blending
- Weighing Raw Materials
- Precision Measurement & Inspection
Rewards and benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $20.00/hour + $2.00 shift differential
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Companypaid Life Insurance
- Short and LongTerm Disability
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- A positive, teamoriented culture
We do pre-employment including pre-employment physicals and drug screens (including THC).
Why Deceuninck North America
We build sustainable, innovative productsand careers. Join a highperforming team where your effort is recognized, your development is supported, and your future is bright.
