Job Description
Process Worker / Compounder | Pakenham South
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Join a safety-focused manufacturing team and build your skills in rubber compounding.
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The Elastomers is seeking a reliable and physically capable Process Worker / Compounder to join our production team.
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This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who takes pride in working safely, has solid attention to detail, and enjoys working in a practical manufacturing environment. You will play an important role in preparing and compounding rubber materials to prescribed formulations while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and cleanliness.
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About The Role
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Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of production floor and compounding activities, including accurately weighing rubber chemicals according to prescribed recipes.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Preparing bags, labels and materials for production
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Accurately weighing ingredients according to prescribed formulations
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Preparing and setting up the compounding work area and station
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Looking up and accurately transcribing formulations from computer systems and formulation cards
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Loading and unloading raw materials, including receiving materials
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Completing required production and associated paperwork
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Maintaining cleanliness and housekeeping standards within the compounding area
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Following all relevant production and safe work procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others
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About You
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Year 10 education or equivalent
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Basic mathematics skills, including addition, subtraction and multiplication
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Good written and verbal English communication skills
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The ability to read and understand safe work procedures written in English
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy when following formulations
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The physical capability to handle materials, including 25 kg bags
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A current LF Counterbalance Forklift Licence
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Basic computer skills and confidence using a PC
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A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
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A willingness to undertake training and act as a First Aider and Emergency Warden
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Desirable
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Previous experience in rubber compounding, manufacturing or warehousing
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Experience working with rubber chemicals or similar production materials
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Experience using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems
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Why Join Us?
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Stable, Monday-to-Friday employment
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Consistent day-shift hours of 6:00 am - 2:06 pm
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Overtime opportunities when available
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Ongoing training and development
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The opportunity to build your skills and experience within a manufacturing environment
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A supportive, safety-focused workplace
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Working Environment
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Hands-on manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals and dust
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PPE is provided and must be worn
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Clean-shaven facial hair is required when using respiratory protection
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A pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, audiometric testing and spirometry, is required.
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The Elastomers is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.
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Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role-appropriate pre-employment screening.
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If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know.

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