Production Operator

Mural Group is partnering with a global specialty polymer and material science manufacturer to fill a Production Operator opening at their Bethel, Connecticut facility. This is a 6-month contract assignment with a well-established manufacturer operating in the specialty chemical and polymer space.

1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. No nights. No weekends.

You will work on the production floor setting up, operating, and monitoring equipment that blends, mixes, packages, and transports liquid and dry chemical compounds. Day to day you will weigh ingredients to meet recipe specifications, load materials into machinery, monitor production equipment for safe and efficient operation, troubleshoot basic equipment and processing issues, take material samples to the lab as needed, document your work in production logs and system inputs, and maintain safety and housekeeping standards throughout your shift.

ISO standards and company safety procedures apply to everything you do.

• At least 1 year of experience in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics and polymer production operations - hands-on floor work, not warehousing

• Comfortable working in a chemical manufacturing environment with required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, and others as directed by the work area)

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs frequently and handle up to 250 lbs occasionally

• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency - production documentation and data entry are part of the daily routine

• Strong attention to detail on recipe compliance, documentation, and quality

• High school diploma or GED

• Comfortable with a 6-month contract assignment

• $20.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience

• 1st shift, Monday through Friday - no nights, no weekends

• 6-month contract with a Fortune 500 specialty materials manufacturer

• PPE and safety equipment provided