Production Associate

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