Senior Production Operator
About The Position
Mural Group is partnering with a global specialty polymer and material science manufacturer to hire Senior Production Operators at its Norwalk, Ohio facility. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with the possibility of earning a permanent position with full company benefits. The Senior Production Operator owns an area of the production floor and sets up, starts, and operates blending and extrusion equipment to produce specialty polymer compounds and colorant products to customer specifications. The operator weighs and measures ingredients according to recipe specifications, monitors production and equipment during runs, and troubleshoots processing issues at the first level before escalating them. The role also completes SAP transactions, production logs, and end-of-shift documentation, and participates in training new operators. ISO and EH&S compliance are standard expectations. There are openings on two 10-hour shifts, four days per week: second shift runs Monday through Thursday, 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with possible Friday overtime; third shift runs Monday night through Thursday night, 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, with possible Sunday overtime. PPE and safety equipment are provided.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in blending, mixing, or extrusion operations in a plastics, polymer, colorant, or specialty chemical manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on machine setup and startup experience.
- SAP experience, including production transactions, batch records, and shift documentation.
- Active forklift operator certification.
- Comfort working in a PPE-required chemical manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds frequently and handle up to 250 pounds occasionally.
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Set up, start, and operate blending and extrusion equipment.
- Produce specialty polymer compounds and colorant products to customer specifications.
- Weigh and measure ingredients according to recipe specifications.
- Monitor production and equipment during production runs.
- Troubleshoot processing issues at the first level and escalate issues as needed.
- Complete required SAP transactions, production logs, and end-of-shift documentation accurately.
- Participate in training new operators on processes and procedures.
- Comply with ISO and EH&S requirements.
Benefits
- Full company benefits upon earning a permanent position.
- PPE and safety equipment provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
