We Are Hiring! Due to growth, West Michigan Compounding is seeking Blending Operators for all three shifts to set up, operate, and tend blending machines to mix or blend re-grind plastic and other materials and then transfer the material within and outside of the department. At West Michigan Compounding, our culture is defined by our people. We share common values, interests, and goals. And we know the talent and character of our employees are the keys to our success. We are innovative-always embracing new ideas. We are inspiring-driven by integrity and mutual respect. If you are searching for a career within a family environment, we invite you to start with us. For over 20 years, WMC has been a trusted leader in the plastics industry. We take pride in our steady growth, commitment to innovation, and dedication to delivering high-quality products. As we continue to expand and diversify our product offerings, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and grow with us. At WMC, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where employees support one another, share ideas, and work together to achieve common goals. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find opportunities here to learn, develop new skills, and build a long-term career. We are seeking candidates who are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within our organization. WMC is proud to promote from within when possible and offers proven advancement opportunities as the company continues to grow. In addition to a positive work culture and growth opportunities, WMC offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, available after 60 days of full-time employment. If you are looking for a stable, growing company where your contributions are valued and your career can move forward, we invite you to apply and become part of the WMC team. At WMC by sourcing post-industrial plastic scrap, we reduce our customer's expenses and deliver near-virgin resin products to serve the automotive industry. As well as making a positive impact on the environment by recycling plastic. Through our reclamation process and state-of-the-art extrusion equipment, we're able to recycle over 100 million pounds of plastic every year. We offer: Competitive pay Competitive shift premiums Monetary incentives for team goals PTO 401K match Employee Appreciation Activities: Food Trucks, Holiday Party, Annual Family Outing, Cook-outs, and many more! WMC has been recognized as a " Best Places to Work 2026 "! Essential Functions Adhere to WMC's quality management system.Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure standard quality specifications and requirements are met. Read work orders to determine production specifications or information. Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times. Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing. Operate or tend machines to mix or blend plastic and other components.Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure standard quality specifications and requirements.Transfer materials, supplies, or products between work areas, using a forklift or manual methods. Record operational or production data on specified forms. Unload mixtures into gaylord containers for further processing. Understand and follow all WMC Health & Safety Practices. Report all injuries and unsafe work conditions. Attend mandatory safety training and request additional training as needed. All other duties as assigned.Position Requirements HS Diploma or GED is requiredPrevious experience in a manufacturing environment is preferredPrevious experience safely operating a forklift is preferred Due to growth, we are hiring for all shifts in our Blending department. First Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Second Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Third Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Compensation details: 16 Hourly Wage PId9ddf1b949e9-2542
08/12/2026
Full time
We Are Hiring! Due to growth, West Michigan Compounding is seeking Blending Operators for all three shifts to set up, operate, and tend blending machines to mix or blend re-grind plastic and other materials and then transfer the material within and outside of the department. At West Michigan Compounding, our culture is defined by our people. We share common values, interests, and goals. And we know the talent and character of our employees are the keys to our success. We are innovative-always embracing new ideas. We are inspiring-driven by integrity and mutual respect. If you are searching for a career within a family environment, we invite you to start with us. For over 20 years, WMC has been a trusted leader in the plastics industry. We take pride in our steady growth, commitment to innovation, and dedication to delivering high-quality products. As we continue to expand and diversify our product offerings, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and grow with us. At WMC, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where employees support one another, share ideas, and work together to achieve common goals. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find opportunities here to learn, develop new skills, and build a long-term career. We are seeking candidates who are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within our organization. WMC is proud to promote from within when possible and offers proven advancement opportunities as the company continues to grow. In addition to a positive work culture and growth opportunities, WMC offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, available after 60 days of full-time employment. If you are looking for a stable, growing company where your contributions are valued and your career can move forward, we invite you to apply and become part of the WMC team. At WMC by sourcing post-industrial plastic scrap, we reduce our customer's expenses and deliver near-virgin resin products to serve the automotive industry. As well as making a positive impact on the environment by recycling plastic. Through our reclamation process and state-of-the-art extrusion equipment, we're able to recycle over 100 million pounds of plastic every year. We offer: Competitive pay Competitive shift premiums Monetary incentives for team goals PTO 401K match Employee Appreciation Activities: Food Trucks, Holiday Party, Annual Family Outing, Cook-outs, and many more! WMC has been recognized as a " Best Places to Work 2026 "! Essential Functions Adhere to WMC's quality management system.Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure standard quality specifications and requirements are met. Read work orders to determine production specifications or information. Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times. Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing. Operate or tend machines to mix or blend plastic and other components.Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure standard quality specifications and requirements.Transfer materials, supplies, or products between work areas, using a forklift or manual methods. Record operational or production data on specified forms. Unload mixtures into gaylord containers for further processing. Understand and follow all WMC Health & Safety Practices. Report all injuries and unsafe work conditions. Attend mandatory safety training and request additional training as needed. All other duties as assigned.Position Requirements HS Diploma or GED is requiredPrevious experience in a manufacturing environment is preferredPrevious experience safely operating a forklift is preferred Due to growth, we are hiring for all shifts in our Blending department. First Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Second Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Third Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Compensation details: 16 Hourly Wage PId9ddf1b949e9-2542
For over 20 years, WMC has been a trusted leader in the plastics industry. We take pride in our steady growth, commitment to innovation, and dedication to delivering high-quality products. As we continue to expand and diversify our product offerings, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and grow with us. At WMC, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where employees support one another, share ideas, and work together to achieve common goals. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find opportunities here to learn, develop new skills, and build a long-term career. We are seeking candidates who are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within our organization. WMC is proud to promote from within when possible and offers proven advancement opportunities as the company continues to grow. In addition to a positive work culture and growth opportunities, WMC offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, available after 60 days of full-time employment. If you are looking for a stable, growing company where your contributions are valued and your career can move forward, we invite you to apply and become part of the WMC team. WMC has been recognized as one of Plastics News 2026 Best Places to Work ! This position is open due to internal movement. Position Summary This position will grade, sort, or classify plastic scrap by size, weight, color, or condition. Transfer material to and from the department. May be required to occasionally operate a forklift. Essential Functions Adheres to WMC's quality management system.Grade and sort plastic scrap parts according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage. Discard inferior or defective parts or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in Gaylord containers for further processing. Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers. Record grade or identification numbers on tags.Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure standard quality specifications and requirements.Transfer materials, supplies, or products between work areas, using a forklift or manual methods. Safety Requirements: Understand and follow all WMC Health & Safety Practices. Report all injuries and unsafe work conditions. Attend mandatory safety training and request additional training as needed. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Production Oriented: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.Attention to Detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.Cooperation: Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.Integrity: Job requires being honest and ethical. Education and/or Experience Entry-level position.1 Year of experience in a manufacturing environment (Desired). 1 Year of experience operating a forklift (Desired). Work Environment Plant/manufacturing facility. Not completely temperature-controlled. Physical Demands The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms. Schedule 8-Hour shiftFirst shift hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.No weekends Benefits 401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insurance PIfbb-2075
08/12/2026
Full time
For over 20 years, WMC has been a trusted leader in the plastics industry. We take pride in our steady growth, commitment to innovation, and dedication to delivering high-quality products. As we continue to expand and diversify our product offerings, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and grow with us. At WMC, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where employees support one another, share ideas, and work together to achieve common goals. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find opportunities here to learn, develop new skills, and build a long-term career. We are seeking candidates who are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within our organization. WMC is proud to promote from within when possible and offers proven advancement opportunities as the company continues to grow. In addition to a positive work culture and growth opportunities, WMC offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, available after 60 days of full-time employment. If you are looking for a stable, growing company where your contributions are valued and your career can move forward, we invite you to apply and become part of the WMC team. WMC has been recognized as one of Plastics News 2026 Best Places to Work ! This position is open due to internal movement. Position Summary This position will grade, sort, or classify plastic scrap by size, weight, color, or condition. Transfer material to and from the department. May be required to occasionally operate a forklift. Essential Functions Adheres to WMC's quality management system.Grade and sort plastic scrap parts according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage. Discard inferior or defective parts or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in Gaylord containers for further processing. Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers. Record grade or identification numbers on tags.Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure standard quality specifications and requirements.Transfer materials, supplies, or products between work areas, using a forklift or manual methods. Safety Requirements: Understand and follow all WMC Health & Safety Practices. Report all injuries and unsafe work conditions. Attend mandatory safety training and request additional training as needed. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Production Oriented: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.Attention to Detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.Cooperation: Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.Integrity: Job requires being honest and ethical. Education and/or Experience Entry-level position.1 Year of experience in a manufacturing environment (Desired). 1 Year of experience operating a forklift (Desired). Work Environment Plant/manufacturing facility. Not completely temperature-controlled. Physical Demands The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms. Schedule 8-Hour shiftFirst shift hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.No weekends Benefits 401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insurance PIfbb-2075
For over 20 years, WMC has been a trusted leader in the plastics industry. We take pride in our steady growth, commitment to innovation, and dedication to delivering high-quality products. As we continue to expand and diversify our product offerings, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and grow with us. At WMC, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where employees support one another, share ideas, and work together to achieve common goals. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find opportunities here to learn, develop new skills, and build a long-term career. We are seeking candidates who are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within our organization. WMC is proud to promote from within when possible and offers proven advancement opportunities as the company continues to grow. In addition to a positive work culture and growth opportunities, WMC offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, available after 60 days of full-time employment. If you are looking for a stable, growing company where your contributions are valued and your career can move forward, we invite you to apply and become part of the WMC team. WMC has been recognized as a Plastics News 2026 "Best Places to Work" company. This position is open due to internal movement. Position Summary Perform tests in the plastics lab using laboratory equipment to test raw materials, blended materials, and finished products to ensure quality standards are met. Adheres to the Quality Management System. Essential Functions Procure and set up equipment, instruments, and materials used in performing scheduled tests or experiments.Perform a variety of technical duties in the laboratory including, performing routine tests, examinations, and assistance in the set-up of experiments and the collection and logging of data.Compile data and reports out-of-specification materials.Perform visual inspections of finished products.Operate plastic injection mold machine for testing of plastic.Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment.Clean and sterilize laboratory and laboratory equipment.Prepare and maintain a variety of routine laboratory records.Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained. Qualifications Required Quality Control Analysis : Job requires ability to conduct tests and inspections of products and processes to evaluate quality. Follows Processes : Ensures processes are followed to guarantee repeatability. Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Verifies work to ensure accuracy and completeness, performs tasks with care, and diligently attends to detail. Self-Management : Manages own time, assesses and prioritizes with little to no supervision. Communication : Able to thoroughly and effectively communicate processes followed. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required.1-3 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Preferred). Technical Proficiencies Required Ability to operate laboratory equipment safely.Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo.Basic mechanical skills. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.Basic computer knowledge and capability. Schedule Monday through Friday 8-hour shift 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Training provided. Compensation details: 16 Hourly Wage PIb6-1386
08/12/2026
Full time
For over 20 years, WMC has been a trusted leader in the plastics industry. We take pride in our steady growth, commitment to innovation, and dedication to delivering high-quality products. As we continue to expand and diversify our product offerings, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and grow with us. At WMC, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment where employees support one another, share ideas, and work together to achieve common goals. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find opportunities here to learn, develop new skills, and build a long-term career. We are seeking candidates who are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within our organization. WMC is proud to promote from within when possible and offers proven advancement opportunities as the company continues to grow. In addition to a positive work culture and growth opportunities, WMC offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, available after 60 days of full-time employment. If you are looking for a stable, growing company where your contributions are valued and your career can move forward, we invite you to apply and become part of the WMC team. WMC has been recognized as a Plastics News 2026 "Best Places to Work" company. This position is open due to internal movement. Position Summary Perform tests in the plastics lab using laboratory equipment to test raw materials, blended materials, and finished products to ensure quality standards are met. Adheres to the Quality Management System. Essential Functions Procure and set up equipment, instruments, and materials used in performing scheduled tests or experiments.Perform a variety of technical duties in the laboratory including, performing routine tests, examinations, and assistance in the set-up of experiments and the collection and logging of data.Compile data and reports out-of-specification materials.Perform visual inspections of finished products.Operate plastic injection mold machine for testing of plastic.Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment.Clean and sterilize laboratory and laboratory equipment.Prepare and maintain a variety of routine laboratory records.Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained. Qualifications Required Quality Control Analysis : Job requires ability to conduct tests and inspections of products and processes to evaluate quality. Follows Processes : Ensures processes are followed to guarantee repeatability. Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Verifies work to ensure accuracy and completeness, performs tasks with care, and diligently attends to detail. Self-Management : Manages own time, assesses and prioritizes with little to no supervision. Communication : Able to thoroughly and effectively communicate processes followed. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required.1-3 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Preferred). Technical Proficiencies Required Ability to operate laboratory equipment safely.Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo.Basic mechanical skills. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.Basic computer knowledge and capability. Schedule Monday through Friday 8-hour shift 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Training provided. Compensation details: 16 Hourly Wage PIb6-1386