Production Associate

Mural Group•Chicago, IL

6d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Mural Group is partnering with a global specialty chemical and materials manufacturer to hire Production Associates at its West Chicago, Illinois facility. The employer produces polymer colorants and specialty additive materials used in automotive, packaging, appliance, and consumer product manufacturing. These are entry-level production roles open to candidates from any manufacturing or industrial background; work ethic, dependability, and reliable attendance are emphasized over specific industry experience. The Production Associate supports the production floor by staging ingredients and materials, weighing ingredients to recipe specifications, and setting up and operating weigh-up and packaging machinery. The role also involves processing, packaging, and skidding finished material to customer specifications, supporting Production Operators, cleaning machinery, maintaining housekeeping standards, completing production documentation, and reporting concerns to a supervisor or lead. Employees must follow safety rules, PPE requirements, operating procedures, and work regulations. There is one opening on each of three shifts. Schedules are Monday through Friday for first and second shifts, and Sunday through Thursday for third shift. All shifts start with one to two days of first-shift training before transitioning to the assigned schedule. The role is based at 625 Wegner Dr, West Chicago, Illinois. PPE is provided based on work-area requirements, and the position offers an entry-level opportunity with room to advance to Production Operator.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Some experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment.
Active forklift license.
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds.
Comfort working in an industrial environment while wearing required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and area-specific protective equipment.
Reliability and dependability, with the ability to follow written procedures and recipe specifications.
Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to the West Chicago facility.
Availability and commitment to one of the three listed shifts.

Responsibilities

Retrieve correct batch documentation and ensure ingredients are properly staged in the work area.
Weigh ingredients to recipe specifications as required.
Set up and operate weigh-up and packaging machinery according to safety and operating procedures.
Process, package, and skid finished material in the correct size and container per customer specifications.
Support Production Operators with materials and supplies to keep equipment running efficiently.
Clean machines and maintain housekeeping standards.
Complete required paperwork and production documentation accurately.
Promptly report issues or concerns to a supervisor or lead.
Follow safety rules, PPE requirements, and work regulations throughout the shift.