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 strong 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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To be successful in this role, you will bring:

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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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When you join The Elastomers, you will enjoy:

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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 setting.
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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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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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