Senior Production Operator

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

Job summary

Mural Industrial is seeking senior-level production operators for overnight shifts at our Michigan facility. You will set up and run blending and extrusion equipment, weigh ingredients to recipes, and manage SAP transactions while ensuring safety and quality controls.

You will train new and returning employees, demonstrate leadership on the overnight shift, and complete shift documentation. Candidates must have 3+ years in relevant manufacturing and be able to lift 55 lbs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/chemical manufacturing.
• Experience using SAP to record production transactions.
• Ability to operate a forklift and lift 55 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate blending and extrusion machinery overnight.
• Weigh ingredients to recipe; monitor production and troubleshoot equipment.
• Complete SAP production transactions accurately and maintain records.
• Take samples for quality control and follow lab instructions for batch adjustments.
• Train new and returning employees and demonstrate leadership on the overnight shift.
• Complete end-of-shift documentation and handoff notes.

Skills

Blending/Extrusion experience

Leadership / train others

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Forklift operation

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..