Production Associate | West Chicago, Illinois | All Shifts Available
Overview
Mural Group is partnering with a global specialty chemical and materials manufacturer to fill Production Associate openings across all three shifts at their West Chicago, Illinois facility. Our client produces polymer colorants and specialty additive materials used in automotive, packaging, appliance, and consumer product manufacturing. These are entry-level production roles open to candidates from any manufacturing or industrial background. Work ethic, dependability, and reliable attendance matter more than specific industry experience.
What You Will Be Doing
This role supports the production floor by keeping materials flowing and equipment running throughout the shift:
Retrieve correct batch documentation and ensure ingredients are properly staged in the work area
Weigh out ingredients to recipe specifications as required
Set up and operate weigh-up and packaging machinery following safety and operating procedures
Process, package, and skid finished material to correct size and container per customer specifications
Support Production Operators with materials and supplies to keep equipment running efficiently
Perform machine cleaning and maintain housekeeping standards
Complete required paperwork and production documentation accurately
Report any issues or concerns to your supervisor or lead promptly
Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and work regulations throughout the shift
What We Are Looking For
High school diploma or GED
Some experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment
Active forklift license required
Physically able to lift and move up to 55 pounds regularly; occasional handling up to 250 pounds
Comfortable working in an industrial environment with required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and area-specific protective equipment)
Reliable, dependable, and able to follow written procedures and recipe specifications
Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to the West Chicago facility
Available for and committed to one of the three shifts listed below
Shift Options and Pay
1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM | $20.00/hr
2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM | $20.60/hr
3rd Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM | $21.00/hr
All shifts begin with 1 to 2 days of first shift training before transitioning to the assigned schedule.
What to Expect
One opening per shift, three openings total
Location: West Chicago, IL (625 Wegner Dr)
Entry-level opportunity with room to advance to Production Operator
PPE is provided based on work area requirements
Stable, global employer with a strong presence in specialty materials manufacturing