Production Operator

100Hires, Inc.; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks an experienced production operator to run blending and extrusion equipment in Albion, Michigan. You will follow recipe-based procedures, weigh ingredients, monitor quality, and maintain documentation during 2nd shift.

Candidates should have 1+ year in blending/mixing or plastics manufacturing, basic troubleshooting, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. This is a temp-to-perm role with reliable transportation required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/chemical manufacturing.
• Able to set up and operate production machinery; basic troubleshooting experience.
• Basic computer literacy for production documentation.
• Physically able to lift 55 lbs regularly; comfortable in a chemical/industrial environment.
• Available for 2nd shift; reliable transportation to Albion, MI.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate blending and extrusion machinery following operating and safety procedures.
• Weigh ingredients to recipe specification; monitor production for safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot basic processing and equipment issues; escalate to supervisor when needed.
• Examine materials to ensure they meet quality standards; take lab samples when required.
• Complete production logs, system transactions, and required documentation.
• Perform machine cleaning; maintain housekeeping standards throughout your shift.
• Follow all safety, ISO, and EHS rules; wear required PPE at all times.

Skills

Blending and extrusion

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Basic computer literacy

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blending equipment

Extrusion equipment

Job description

**Overview**Mural is partnering with a global specialty chemical and polymer manufacturer to staff their production facilities across Michigan, Massachusetts, and Ohio. Our client produces polymer colorants and specialty additive materials used across automotive, packaging, appliance, and consumer product manufacturing. Their plants operate continuously and they need experienced production operators who know how to run blending and extrusion equipment, follow recipe-based procedures, and maintain accurate documentation.What you will be doingSet up and operate blending and extrusion machinery following operating and safety proceduresWeigh ingredients to recipe specification; monitor production for safe and efficient operationTroubleshoot basic processing and equipment issues; escalate to supervisor when neededExamine materials to ensure they meet quality standards; take lab samples when requiredComplete production logs, system transactions, and required documentationPerform machine cleaning; maintain housekeeping standards throughout your shiftFollow all safety, ISO, and EHS rules; wear required PPE at all timesWhat we are looking for1+ year of experience in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/chemical manufacturingAble to set up and operate production machinery; basic troubleshooting experienceBasic computer literacy for production documentationPhysically able to lift 55 lbs regularly; comfortable in a chemical/industrial environmentAvailable for 2nd shift; reliable transportation to Albion, MIHigh school diploma or GED requiredPay and ScheduleCompetitive hourly rate. Temp-to-perm. 2nd shift. Albion, Michigan.