Compounding Operator

📍 Bainbridge, GA | 🌱 Biodegradable Plastics | 🕒 10–12-Hour Shifts (Day or Night Availability Required) | Full-time, Non-exempt

About the Role

Danimer Scientific is a biotechnology company committed to creating sustainable, biodegradable materials that reduce plastic pollution. We are seeking a Compounding Operation Technician to support hands-on production activities in our Winchester facility. If you are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Operate compounding process equipment and utilities
• Monitor and adjust process conditions (valves, tanks, piping, sterilization systems)
• Accurately document batch records and production data
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and safety protocols
• Identify and report quality deviations or safety concerns
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues independently
• Review production documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Perform housekeeping and weekly area audits
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Support training of new operators

You will have the authority and responsibility to stop production in the event of a safety or quality concern.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience
• Mechanically inclined with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a regulated manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 4–8 years of manufacturing experience
• Experience with plastics or compounding processes
• Familiarity with manufacturing software systems

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection
• Exposure to manufacturing environments with moving equipment, airborne particles, and varying temperatures
• Ability to hear machinery alarms and distinguish sounds on the production floor
• Clear near and distance vision for computer and production tasks

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Schedule

10–12-Hour Shifts (Day or Night Availability Required)