Senior Production Operator

Mural Group; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mural Group is seeking senior production operators for overnight shifts in Albion, Michigan. You will set up and operate blending and extrusion machinery, weigh ingredients to recipe, and complete SAP transactions while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role includes training peers and maintaining shift handoffs in a fast-paced polymer manufacturing setting. Candidates should have 3+ years in blending/mixing/extrusion, SAP experience, forklift certification, and the ability to lift 55

Qualifications

• 3+ years in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/chemical manufacturing.
• SAP experience required.
• Active forklift certification.
• Comfortable with overnight hours; qualified across both blending and extrusion areas.
• Experience training others; comfortable in chemical/industrial environment with full PPE.
• Able to lift 55 lbs regularly; high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate blending and extrusion machinery across all areas on overnight shift.
• Weigh ingredients to recipe; monitor production and troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
• Complete all SAP production transactions accurately.
• Take samples to quality control; follow lab instructions for batch adjustments.
• Train new and returning employees; demonstrate leadership on the overnight shift.
• Complete end-of-shift documentation including logs, batch records, and handoff notes.
• Follow ISO, EHS, and all safety rules; maintain housekeeping standards throughout.

Skills

SAP experience

Forklift certification

Overnight shift

Training others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Extrusion machinery

Blending equipment

Job description

Overview

Mural is partnering with a global specialty chemical and polymer manufacturer to fill senior-level production roles at their facilities in Michigan and Ohio. Our client is a publicly traded global company that produces polymer colorants and specialty additive materials for automotive, packaging, healthcare, and consumer product industries. They need experienced senior operators who can qualify across multiple production areas, use SAP, operate a forklift, and contribute to training newer team members.

What you will be doing

• Set up and operate blending and extrusion machinery across all areas on overnight shift
• Weigh ingredients to recipe; monitor production and troubleshoot equipment and processing issues
• Complete all SAP production transactions accurately
• Take samples to quality control; follow lab instructions for batch adjustments
• Train new and returning employees; demonstrate leadership on the overnight shift
• Complete end-of-shift documentation including logs, batch records, and handoff notes
• Follow ISO, EHS, and all safety rules; maintain housekeeping standards throughout

What we are looking for

• 3+ years in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/chemical manufacturing
• SAP experience required
• Active forklift certification
• Comfortable with overnight hours; qualified across both blending and extrusion areas
• Experience training others; comfortable in chemical/industrial environment with full PPE
• Able to lift 55 lbs regularly; high school diploma or GED required

Pay and Schedule

$20.00-$25.00 per hour based on experience. Temp-to-perm. 3rd shift overnight. Albion, Michigan..