Production Associate

Mural Group
Chicago, IL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with industrial manufacturing experience and forklift operation skills will find this entry-level role with growth potential in a stable, global company. The position emphasizes physical stamina and adherence to safety protocols in a 3rd shift setting.

Best fit for

  • Individuals with hands-on manufacturing experience and a forklift license seeking entry-level industrial roles
    — “Forklift License Required | Competitive Hourly Rate”
  • Detail-oriented workers who can follow procedures and manage physical demands in a chemical manufacturing environment
    — “Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to follow written procedures and recipe specifications”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a commitment to 3rd shift work in a West Chicago facility, which may affect personal life balance.
    — “3rd shift position at a West Chicago, IL facility”
  • The position involves regular lifting of up to 55 pounds and occasional handling of up to 250 pounds, which may be a physical constraint for some applicants.
    — “Physically able to lift and move up to 55 pounds regularly; occasional handling up to 250 pounds”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior experience with industrial machinery and adherence to safety protocols in your resume and interview.
    — “Set up and operate weigh-up and packaging machinery following safety and operating procedures”
  • Emphasize your ability to maintain accuracy in production documentation and follow recipe specifications.
    — “Complete required paperwork and production documentation accurately”
  • Demonstrate your reliability and comfort with working in a chemical manufacturing environment.
    — “Comfortable working in an industrial environment with dust, chemical exposure, and required PPE”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • maintained production flow
  • supported equipment operation
  • completed production tasks
  • reported issues
Typical background
manufacturing experienceindustrial operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Material HandlingEquipment OperationPackagingQuality ControlProduction DocumentationSafety ComplianceTeam SupportHousekeepingMaterial StagingWeighingMachine CleaningShift Work

Preferred

Forklift OperationProduction Optimization

Stack & domain

Production Floor SupportMaterials HandlingEquipment OperationWeighing IngredientsPackaging MachineryMachine CleaningHousekeepingPaperwork CompletionProduction DocumentationIssue ReportingSafety RulesPPE RequirementsWork RegulationsForklift OperationReliabilityDetail OrientationProcedure FollowingRecipe Specification AdherenceIndustrial EnvironmentDust ExposureChemical ExposurePPE UsageSafety GlassesGlovesSteel-toed ShoesArea-specific Protective EquipmentThird Shift AvailabilityForklift License

About the role

Original posting from Mural Group via Ashby

Production Associate - 3rd Shift | West Chicago, Illinois

Entry Level | Forklift License Required | Competitive Hourly Rate

Overview

Mural is partnering with a global specialty chemical and materials manufacturer to fill a Production Associate opening on 3rd shift at their West Chicago, Illinois facility. Our client makes polymer colorants and specialty additive materials used in automotive, packaging, appliance, and consumer product manufacturing. This is an entry-level production role with a clear path to grow within the operation.

What you will be doing

This role supports the production floor by keeping materials flowing and equipment running throughout the shift. Primary responsibilities include:

  • 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
  • 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial operations 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 dust, chemical exposure, and required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and area-specific protective equipment)
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to follow written procedures and recipe specifications
  • Available for 3rd shift

What to expect

  • 3rd shift position at a West Chicago, IL facility (625 Wegner Dr)
  • Entry-level opportunity with room to advance to Production Operator
  • Industrial environment -- PPE is provided based on work area requirements
  • Stable, global employer with a strong presence in specialty materials manufacturing

Source: Mural Group careers (Ashby)

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