Compound Operator (1st shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Compound Operator (1st shift)

Location: Largo, FL 33773
Work Schedule: Mon to Fri / 1st Shift: 6 am to 2:30 pm
Pay rate: 18.61$ per hour
Contract: W2 under staffing supplier; with a 3-month to 6-month duration (potential hire according to performance)

Position Overview Operates and maintains compounder lines and production equipment to blend, package, and inspect resin batches according to specifications.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; forklift certification required upon hire.

• Strong ability to follow instructions and complete production/time paperwork.

• Experience with compounders, injection molding, and related machinery preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Batch, blend, weigh, package, and label resin products per formulation sheets.

• Operate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot 40mm/60mm compounders, pelletizers, dryers, and water systems.

• Mold ASTM test slabs, inspect products for visual defects, and enter data into CMPC.

• Train peers, maintain shift handoffs, keep work areas clean, and complete stock/scrap tags.

Physical & Environmental Conditions

• Requires walking, stooping, reaching, climbing steps, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Active plant environment with loud noise, changing temperatures, and dust/fumes/chemicals ; mandatory PPE (safety glasses, shoes, hearing protection).

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