Production Operator

Mural Industrial; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

Mural Group in Bethel, CT is seeking a Production Operator for a 6‑month contract on 1st shift. You will set up, operate, and monitor equipment that blends and packages chemical compounds, weighing ingredients to meet recipes and loading materials into machines.

Youll collect samples and document data while upholding safety and ISO standards. The role requires at least 1 year of hands-on production experience in a chemical/plastic environment, ability to lift up to 55 lbs frequently, and comfort

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in blending, mixing, extrusion or polymer production on the production floor.
• Experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment with required PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs frequently and up to 250 lbs occasionally.
• Basic MS Office proficiency for production documentation and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail with recipe compliance and quality control.
• High school diploma or GED; willingness to commit to a 6‑month contract.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor equipment that blends, mixes, packages, and transports liquids and dry compounds.
• Weigh ingredients to meet recipe specifications and load materials into machinery.
• Monitor production equipment for safe, efficient operation and troubleshoot simple issues.
• Take material samples to the lab as needed and document results in production logs.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards; follow ISO and company procedures.

Skills

Production floor

Blending & Mixing

Extrusion

PPE compliance

Documentation

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Production Operator | $20-$25/hr | 1st Shift | Contract | Bethel, CT**Overview **Mural Group is partnering with a global specialty polymer and material science manufacturer to fill a Production Operator opening at their Bethel, Connecticut facility. This is a 6-month contract assignment with a well-established manufacturer operating in the specialty chemical and polymer space.1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. No nights. No weekends.What You Will Be DoingYou will work on the production floor setting up, operating, and monitoring equipment that blends, mixes, packages, and transports liquid and dry chemical compounds. Day to day you will weigh ingredients to meet recipe specifications, load materials into machinery, monitor production equipment for safe and efficient operation, troubleshoot basic equipment and processing issues, take material samples to the lab as needed, document your work in production logs and system inputs, and maintain safety and housekeeping standards throughout your shift. ISO standards and company safety procedures apply to everything you do.What You BringAt least 1 year of experience in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics and polymer production operations - hands-on floor work, not warehousingComfortable working in a chemical manufacturing environment with required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, and others as directed by the work area)Ability to lift up to 55 lbs frequently and handle up to 250 lbs occasionallyBasic Microsoft Office proficiency - production documentation and data entry are part of the daily routineStrong attention to detail on recipe compliance, documentation, and qualityHigh school diploma or GEDComfortable with a 6-month contract assignmentWhat the Role Offers$20.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience1st shift, Monday through Friday - no nights, no weekends6-month contract with a Fortune 500 specialty materials manufacturerPPE and safety equipment provided