Company Overview
Meridian Adhesives Group is a rapidly growing, full service global adhesive solutions provider, specializing in adhesive technologies used in electronics, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Fueled by a series of strategic acquisitions since its formation in 2018, Meridian has established itself as an adhesive technology leader for a broad, global, blue-chip customer base comprised of OEMs, distributors, and industrial clients with an expanding global footprint.
Role and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the completion and accuracy in the batch making process at the site.
Rotation through the job components is considered an essential function of the mixing job.
This person must also participate individually and/or as a group in team meetings, safety programs, training, presentations, and other activities that are essential to the attainment of the team or plant goals.
The Batch Maker Lead must have knowledge of different mixers and can trouble shoot maintenance issues.
Must be knowledgeable of how to complete batch sheets and do them properly.
Must be able to train new hires on mixers.
Can lead the team with minimal supervision and provide communication to the supervisor about production or people related issues.
This position requires the regular cleaning of mixing vessels as well as mixing blades. You will be required to enter and exit open top mixing vessels.
This position will require you to climb steps frequently.
Primary Job Functions include but are not limited to:
Lift 50lbs bags continuously
Clean work area during down time
Properly follow formula for mixing batches
Use forklift frequently
Climb up and down steps to put material in mixers
Press material into drums from mixers
Clean mixing blades and mixing bowls
Follow all safety procedures
Monitors employee performance to assure that quality and mixing standards are met
Builds and maintains morale in the hourly mixing workforce and maintains a good attitude with fellow workers and management to enhance morale
Communicates between Batching Manager and other supervisors of schedule problems and resolves issues that may affect the planned priorities
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English
Math skills
Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to lift 50lbs continuously
Must be able to work overtime with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to stand for long periods of time while cleaning, squat while cleaning, and use provided hand tools for cleaning
Must be able to climb steps frequently
Must have Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Skills
Candidate should be proficient in the following: Forklift Experience
Schedule: 2nd shift 2:20 pm - 11:50 pm M-F
Pay: The starting hourly rate is $26.00 per hour.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Why Join US
Meridian is a leading name in the adhesives industry, renowned for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to clients worldwide. Guided by our core values - Safety & Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, and Teamwork - we are driven to make a meaningful impact in everything we do. When you join Meridian, you become part of a dynamic team that values diverse perspectives, fosters professional growth, and encourages bold ideas. We’re committed to creating a supportive environment where you can thrive, grow, contribute to groundbreaking projects, and help shape the future of our industry.
Check out our website!
https://meridianadhesives.com/careers/ (https://meridianadhesives.com/careers/)
Meridian Adhesives Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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