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Production Operator – 3rd Shift (Contract to Hire)Location: West Chicago, IL 60185Shift: 3rd Shift | Sunday–Thursday | 11:30 PM – 8:00 AMPay: $21.00 per hourJob Type: Contract (3 months) → Contract-to-PermJob OverviewWe are hiring Production Operators for a 3rd shift role in a manufacturing environment. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, with potential for full-time conversion after 90 days based on performance. The Production Operator will set up and operate equipment used to mix, blend, package, and transport chemical-based products while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.ResponsibilitiesSet up, start, and operate production and manufacturing equipmentWeigh, measure, and load raw materials according to batch or recipe instructionsMonitor machinery and production processes to ensure safe and efficient operationTroubleshoot basic equipment or process issuesOperate mixing, blending, extrusion, or material-handling equipmentInspect finished and in-process materials for quality and specification complianceCollect samples and coordinate with lab teams for testing or batch adjustmentsComplete production logs, reports, and system entries accuratelyFollow all safety procedures, ISO standards, and plant policiesRequirements1 year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentExperience with mixing, blending, extrusion, plastics, colorants, or chemical manufacturing preferredBasic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilityBasic math and quantitative skillsComfortable using computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Salary : $21 - $22