# Process Worker/Compounder

**Company:** [KG Talent](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/9qq2rEDvHPrEKgZ6WZ6ZjZ.md)
**Location:** Pakenham, Australia
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** The Elastomers

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## Description

### **Process Worker / Compounder | Pakenham South**

**Join a safety-focused manufacturing team and build your skills in rubber compounding.**

The Elastomers is seeking a reliable and physically capable **Process Worker / Compounder** to join our production team.

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.

**About the Role**

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

-   Preparing bags, labels and materials for production.
-   Accurately weighing ingredients according to prescribed formulations.
-   Preparing and setting up the compounding work area and station.
-   Looking up and accurately transcribing formulations from computer systems and formulation cards.
-   Loading and unloading raw materials, including receiving materials.
-   Completing required production and associated paperwork.
-   Maintaining cleanliness and housekeeping standards within the compounding area.
-   Following all relevant production and safe work procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others.

**About You**

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

-   Year 10 education or equivalent.
-   Basic mathematics skills, including addition, subtraction and multiplication.
-   Good written and verbal English communication skills.
-   The ability to read and understand safe work procedures written in English.
-   Strong attention to detail and accuracy when following formulations.
-   The physical capability to handle materials, including 25 kg bags.
-   A current **LF Counterbalance Forklift Licence**.
-   Basic computer skills and confidence using a PC.
-   A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
-   A willingness to undertake training and act as a First Aider and Emergency Warden.

**Desirable**

-   Previous experience in rubber compounding, manufacturing or warehousing.
-   Experience working with rubber chemicals or similar production materials.
-   Experience using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems.

**Why Join Us?**

When you join **The Elastomers**, you will enjoy:

-   Stable, Monday-to-Friday employment.
-   Consistent day-shift hours of **6:00 am – 2:06 pm**.
-   Overtime opportunities when available.
-   Ongoing training and development.
-   The opportunity to build your skills and experience within a manufacturing environment.
-   A supportive, safety-focused workplace.

**Working Environment**

-   Hands-on manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals and dust.
-   PPE is provided and must be worn.
-   Clean-shaven facial hair is required when using respiratory protection.

A **pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, audiometric testing and spirometry, is required**.

**Apply now.**

_The Elastomers is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities._

_Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role-appropriate pre-employment screening._

_If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know._