Compound Mixer Operator

Compound Mixer Operator | Evansville, IN | Starting Pay $21.10 per hour

Join Silgan Closures, America's largest metal food packaging producer, as a Compound Mixer Operator in Evansville, IN. We're looking for motivated individuals who can operate and monitor compound mixing equipment to blend materials to precise specifications, ensuring consistent quality, safety, and efficiency during production.

What We Offer

• Pay: Starting at $21.10 per hour plus shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

• Consistent wage increases

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance

• Specialty Programs: Teledoc services, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, virtual physical therapy, and more

• 401(k) with Company Contribution AND a pension plan

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Training & Tuition Reimbursement

• Allowances for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses

What You'll Do

• Drive and operate lift truck (maintain valid driver's license and pass required lift truck operator testing)

• Mix ingredients required to produce batches of plastisol in totes or drums. Operate computer controlled power driven mixers and powder conveying equipment

• Read and follow recipes for plastisol batch production

• Using computerized quality control testing equipment to perform all quality control lab tests

• Interpret production schedules and, using lift truck, set up line with materials, drums, totes, and equipment necessary for plastisol production

• Remove filled drums and totes of plastisol. Remove packaging waste from incoming material

• Operate paper compactor

• Unload tanker trucks: Receive, verify and test incoming materials and operate control panel. Connect hoses from tanker to receiving valves and start pumps to unload tanker. Observe unloading process.

• Paint equipment, operate floor scrubbers and clean as necessary or as directed by supervisor

• Cycle inventories

• Perform daily maintenance inspection of lift truck

• Keep assigned work area neat and clean

• Relieve as required

• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor

• Handle hazardous waste according to proper procedures as outlined in the Hazardous Waste Management Bulletins including identification, collection, segregation, handling and storage of waste.

What We Need

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist/bend for extended periods

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, perform overhead work, push and pull barrels, and use vibratory tools

• Must be able to obtain and maintain fork truck certification

• This position requires the use of a respirator

About Silgan Closures

We are the largest metal food packaging producer in North America, committed to sustainability and innovation. From increasing recycled content to renewable energy initiatives, we're rethinking how to make the metal food can.

Ready to start your career as a Compound Mixer Operator in Evansville, IN?

Apply today and join a team that values safety, growth, and innovation.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.