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Polymer Compounding Process Operator

Mural Industrial

Bethel, CT 06801 • $20.00 to $22.00 / hr • 11/3/2026

Job Description

Job Description
About the Assignment

Mural Group is partnering with a global specialty polymer and material science manufacturer to add a contractor to the team in Bethel, CT. This is a 6-month contract supporting a Fortune 500 specialty materials operation.

A Day in This Role

Start your shift at 8:00 AM by reviewing batch tickets, verifying raw materials, and staging drums and bags. You’ll calibrate scales, prep mixers and transfer lines, and then:

  • Accurately weigh ingredients to meet recipe tolerances and load them into blenders, mixers, and packaging equipment.
  • Operate and watch over production systems that blend, mix, package, and move both liquid and dry chemical compounds.
  • Respond to basic equipment or process upsetsadjust setpoints, clear minor jams, and reset sensors.
  • Pull in-process samples and deliver them to the lab for testing; make adjustments as directed by QC.
  • Record lot numbers, quantities, and process conditions in production logs and system inputs (MS Office-based tools).
  • Keep work areas clean and organized while following ISO-driven quality requirements and site safety procedures.

Wrap up by 4:30 PMno nights and no weekends.

What You Bring
  • Minimum 1 year in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/polymer production (hands-on plant floor experience; not warehousing).
  • Comfort in a chemical manufacturing environment using PPE: safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, and other gear as required.
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 55 lbs and occasionally maneuver up to 250 lbs.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation and data entry.
  • Strong focus on recipe adherence, documentation accuracy, and product quality.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Interest in a 6-month contract assignment.
Schedule & Pay
  • 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (no nights, no weekends).
  • $20.00–$25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
What’s Provided
  • 6-month contract with a Fortune 500 specialty materials manufacturer.
  • PPE and safety equipment supplied.
Location

Bethel, Connecticut