Compounding Operations Technician - Temporary Role

About The Role

Danimer Scientific is seeking a Temporary Compounding Operations Technician to support hands-on production activities in a regulated manufacturing environment. This position is a temporary role that will be employed and processed through a third-party staffing agency selected by Danimer Scientific. This role may have the potential to be converted to a full-time Danimer Scientific position, dependent upon individual performance, business needs, and production demand. Conversion is not guaranteed.

What You'll Do

• Operate compounding process equipment, tanks, piping, and utilities
• Monitor process conditions and adjust parameters as needed
• Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and production documentation
• Add chemicals and additives based on calculations and process requirements
• Operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment in accordance with safety procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve process or equipment issues
• Maintain cGMP-compliant work areas and perform housekeeping duties
• Identify, report, and act on quality or safety deviations
• Stop production when a critical safety or quality issue is identified
• Assist with SOP reviews and updates
• Train new and developing operators as assigned
• Communicate production metrics and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• On-site presence required for all scheduled shifts
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb stairs/ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to wear required PPE and hear alarms/machinery
• Frequent exposure to noise, fumes, airborne particles, moving equipment, and hot/cold conditions
• Occasional work in a shared control-room office environment

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to work independently and follow SOPs
• Basic Microsoft Office skills

Preferred:

• Forklift experience or certification
• Experience with plastics materials or compounding processes
• Manufacturing software or production systems experience
• 4–8 years of manufacturing experience

Schedule

• 10–12-hour shifts
• Days or nights, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• No travel required
• No supervisory responsibilities

Important Employment Notice

This position is a temporary assignment employed through a third-party staffing agency. Pay, benefits, and employment terms are administered by the staffing agency. Any potential transition to a full-time role with Danimer Scientific is dependent on performance and business conditions and is not guaranteed.