Blending Tech/Inline Mixer - Paragould

Job Summary: Inline Mixer – Paragould, AR

Full-Time | Direct Hire | Weekly Pay | Excellent Benefits | Advancement Opportunities

Anchor Packaging is hiring Inline Mixers for our main plant at Paragould, AR. This is a great opportunity to join one of the most secure employers in Northeast Arkansas—with no history of layoffs or cutbacks since the early 1960s.

We offer direct hire positions, weekly pay, and regular performance reviews every 4 months with opportunities for raises until top-out. Work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule: 4 shifts one week, 3 the next. Openings available on day and night shifts. Earn an extra $0.75/hour for hours worked between 7 PM and 7 AM.

Why Join Anchor Packaging?

• Secure, long-term employment
• Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, vacation, disability & life insurance
• 401(k) with company match and educational assistance
• Opportunities for advancement and technical training
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and troubleshoot blending equipment for the Inline Department
• Operate railcar unloading systems and manage raw material flow
• Connect raw materials to feed hoppers, blenders, and extruder hoppers
• Monitor and adjust blender settings based on product specifications
• Identify and label materials using Oracle system
• Operate balers, compactors, scales, and other blending equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of assigned equipment
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve material flow issues

Qualifications:

• Forklift experience required (certification required; valid driver’s license needed)
• Preference for candidates with manufacturing experience in mixing compounds or resins
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced, high-heat environment
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Basic math and computer skills; Oracle experience a plus

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and lifting
• Regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs; handle 50–100 lb bags and drums
• Repetitive lifting of small buckets (up to 20 per minute)
• Exposure to loud noise, moving machinery, and high heat environments

Additional Information:

• Safety Sensitive Position under Arkansas’s Medicinal Marijuana Provisions
• Drug screen and background check required
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | E-Verify Employer
• Starting pay based on experience (DOE)

🔗 Apply Now: www.anchorpackaging.com/careers
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