Production Associate

Mural Group; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mural Group is hiring a Production Associate for its Montrose, Colorado facility. This entry-level role supports manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment and offers a clear path to growth.

You will stage ingredients, operate weigh-up and packaging machinery, and complete batch records while following safety procedures. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with Fridays off and weekends free.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role open to candidates from any manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial background.
• High school diploma or GED required as stated.
• Forklift license or ability to obtain one is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage and weigh ingredients to recipe specifications for production batches.
• Set up and operate weigh-up and packaging machinery following safety procedures.
• Process, package, and skid finished material per customer specifications.
• Support production operators with materials and supplies to keep equipment running.
• Complete required production paperwork and batch documentation accurately.
• Perform machine cleaning and maintain housekeeping standards throughout the shift.
• Follow all safety rules and PPE requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift license

Lift 55 lbs

Reliable transportation

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Production Associate - 1st Shift

Montrose, CO | $17.50 - $19.00/hr | Contract to Hire

Mural Group is partnering with a global specialty chemical and materials manufacturer to hire a Production Associate for their Montrose, Colorado facility. This is an entry-level production role open to candidates from any manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial background. If you show up, work hard, and follow the process, there is a clear path to grow here.

The Schedule

Monday through Thursday. 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Done by 4:30 every day, every Friday off, every weekend three days long. If you are looking for a production job that actually gives you your weekends back, this is it.

What You Will Be Doing

• Stage and weigh ingredients to recipe specifications for production batches

• Set up and operate weigh-up and packaging machinery following safety procedures

• Process, package, and skid finished material per customer specifications

• Support production operators with materials and supplies to keep equipment running

• Complete required production paperwork and batch documentation accurately

• Perform machine cleaning and maintain housekeeping standards throughout the shift

• Follow all safety rules and PPE requirements - safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and area-specific gear

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or GED

• Some experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, production, or industrial environment - this is entry level and we are not requiring a specific background

• Active forklift license (or ability to obtain one)

• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds regularly throughout a 10-hour shift

• Reliable transportation to the Montrose facility

• Dependable attendance - this matters more than anything else on this list