Senior Production Operator

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

Job summary

Mural in Michigan is seeking experienced senior operators to set up and run blending and extrusion processes on the overnight shift. Candidates will weigh ingredients to recipe, monitor production, and troubleshoot equipment, while ensuring all SAP transactions are completed accurately.

Qualified applicants have 3+ years in plastics/chemical manufacturing, SAP experience, forklift certification, and the ability to train others.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/chemical manufacturing.
• SAP experience required
• Active forklift certification
• Overnight shift availability and cross-area qualification
• Experience training others
• Able to lift 55 lbs and work with full PPE

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate blending and extrusion machinery on overnight shift
• Weigh ingredients to recipe; monitor and troubleshoot equipment
• Complete SAP production transactions accurately
• 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 including logs, batch records, and handoff notes
• Follow ISO, EHS, and safety rules; maintain housekeeping standards

Skills

Overnight shift leadership

Training others

Quality control awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Forklift

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..