Polymer Compounding Process Technician

Shape What’s Next in Materials Mixing at Deceuninck North America

Join our Monroe, OH team as a Polymer Compounding Process Technician and help us deliver consistent, high‑quality compound batches that power our products. In this full-time role, you’ll run mixing operations, keep quality tight, and collaborate with a small, supportive crew.

A Day in the Life

Clock in and get right to work staging materials and preparing equipment. You’ll load blend towers, run scheduled batches, keep an eye on process controls, and step in to monitor equipment while teammates take breaks. Throughout the shift, you’ll perform housekeeping and quality checks, troubleshoot alongside other operators, and propose ideas that make the line run smarter and safer. You’ll also lend a hand on new equipment trials and production floor layout improvements, and participate in cross-functional improvement teams.

Location, Schedule & Pay

• Location: Monroe, OH
• Compensation: $20.00/hour starting rate + $2.00 shift differential
• Shifts: Full-time 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotation
• Days: 6:45am – 7:00pm
• Nights: 6:45pm – 7:00am

What You’ll Handle

• Load raw materials into blend towers
• Run batches according to the production schedule
• Troubleshoot with fellow operators as issues arise
• Oversee equipment during teammate break periods
• Complete routine cleanliness and quality checks during the shift
• Offer ideas to improve methods, equipment performance, and product quality
• Recommend adjustments to working conditions and equipment usage to boost efficiency
• Assist with new equipment and production floor design initiatives
• Participate in intra-company, cross-functional improvement teams

What You Bring

• Comfort working briefly outdoors in all seasons
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with powered industrial vehicles
• Clear communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts

Skills & Proficiencies

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Food and beverage manufacturing
• Material handling
• Mixing and blending
• Weighing raw materials
• Precision measurement and inspection
• Excellent communication

Benefits & Growth

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Competitive starting pay with shift differential
• Positive, team-first culture with clear advancement opportunities

Compliance

We do pre-employment including pre-employment physicals and drug screens (including THC).

If you’re energized by hands-on production work, continuous improvement, and a close-knit team, we’d love to meet you.