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Chemical Compounder / Batch Operator
Woodstock, GA | $23–$28/hour | Direct Hire | Full-Time
Focus People is seeking an experienced Chemical Compounder / Batch Operator for a direct-hire opportunity with an established chemical manufacturer in Woodstock, GA.
This is a hands-on industrial manufacturing position for someone with experience in chemical mixing, blending, batching, compounding, or similar formula-driven production. You'll work with raw materials and industrial chemicals while following specific batch sheets, safety procedures, and PPE requirements.
What You'll Do
- Mix and prepare chemical batches according to formulas and batch sheets
- Measure and weigh raw materials accurately
- Pull and stage materials for production
- Operate forklifts and compounding equipment
- Handle industrial and hazardous chemicals safely
- Monitor batches, equipment, and product consistency
- Perform basic equipment troubleshooting
- Maintain accurate material and inventory records
- Clean equipment and production areas
- Work closely with other Compounders and production team members
What We're Looking For
- Approximately 2 years of relevant chemical mixing, blending, batching, or compounding experience
- Manufacturing experience in chemicals, adhesives, cleaning products, coatings, resins, sealants, or similar industrial products strongly preferred
- Forklift experience required
- Experience following batch sheets, formulas, or detailed production instructions
- Experience measuring and weighing raw materials
- Comfort working around hazardous chemicals and strong fumes
- Ability and willingness to wear required PPE, including a full-mask respirator when required
- Ability to safely handle 60–80 lb raw-material bags, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
- Dependable attendance and exceptional punctuality
- Team-oriented, coachable attitude
Schedule
First Shift: Approximately 6:00 AM–5:30 PM, Monday–Thursday
Regular Friday overtime is expected based on production demand, and occasional Saturday work may also be required.
Candidates must have reliable transportation and be able to consistently report to the Woodstock facility for the 6:00 AM start.
Work Environment
This is a true industrial chemical-manufacturing environment. The work can be hot, messy, sticky, and physically demanding. The plant is not air-conditioned, and employees must be comfortable wearing required PPE and protective clothing while working around industrial chemicals.
If you're looking for a clean-room or climate-controlled manufacturing environment, this position will not be the right match.
Compensation & Benefits
- $23–$28/hour, based on directly relevant experience
- Direct-hire employment
- Overtime opportunities
- PTO
- 401(k) matching
- Paid holidays
- Four-day base workweek
- Annual performance review
We're especially interested in candidates with backgrounds in chemical manufacturing, industrial blending, adhesives, cleaning products, coatings, resins, sealants, or other hazardous-material manufacturing environments.
If you have hands-on chemical batching or compounding experience and want a stable direct-hire opportunity where safety, reliability, and teamwork matter, apply today.
Salary : $23 - $28