Chemical Compounder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Chemical Compounder
Job Description

As a Chemical Compounding Operator, you will be responsible for producing batches of coatings and paints by following Batch Tickets to ensure products meet customer and company specifications. This role involves gathering raw materials, blending micros, and taking samples for testing.

Responsibilities

• Produce batches of coatings and paints according to specifications.
• Gather and blend raw materials.
• Take and process material samples for testing.
• Maintain a clean work environment and adhere to SOPs and Health Safety Rules and Regulations.
• Participate in the Quality Process.
• Routinely lift, carry, and move raw materials or products weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, and walk on concrete for approximately 90% of the workday.
• Operate a forklift up to 10% of the day.
• Operate various warehouse equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience in chemical mixing and blending.
• Familiarity with SOPs and batch records.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with batching, blending, or manufacturing liquid-based products.
• Positive attendance record.
• High school diploma required.

Work Environment

This role requires working shifts from 6am-4:30pm or 4:30pm-3am, Monday through Thursday, with a 40-hour work week and potential for overtime. Employees may spend up to 90% of their time standing, kneeling, or walking on concrete and may operate a forklift up to 10% of the time. The company offers a great working environment with potential for long-term growth, benefits, and stock options. Employees are fully vested in the company pension after five years.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisa,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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