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Production Operator / Mixer
Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, in partnership with a manufacturer of water based coloring and dye ingredients used for mulch type materials located in Washburn, IL, is seeking Production Operators / Mixers to join their team! This is an industrial production environment that involves hands on mixing, blending, finishing, and material handling. While all products are water based and nonhazardous, the work environment is extremely dirty and requires comfort working with soot and black powder materials.
Responsibilities & Duties
• Mixing and blending water based, carbon based materials to create mulch colorants
• Handling raw mulch type material inputs
• Filling tankers with finished dye/color product
• Finishing and packaging completed product into totes from tanks
• General production and material handling duties
• Ongoing cleaning due to dusty/soot heavy environment
• Handling large drums (up to ~2,600 lbs) using equipment assistance
• Maintaining a clean and safe industrial work area
Requirements & Expectations
• Forklift experience preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred (higher pay available based on experience)
• Ability to perform physical, hands on production work
• Comfortable working in an extremely dirty and dusty environment (black powder/soot)
• Ability to work in a hot industrial environment during summer months
• Ability to work independently and follow production processes
Pay & Schedule
• Starting Pay: $20/hour minimum (higher pay based on experience)
• Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Overtime: Available during busy season
• Occasional Saturdays required
Shifts Available:
• 1st Shift (Primary): ~7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (some starts between 6:00–8:00 AM)
• 2nd Shift: ~2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (supports product removal and finishing)
Why Peoplelink?
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance available
• Direct Deposit Programs
• Full benefits available
• 401K, profit sharing, and raises available after 90 days
Peoplelink, LLC, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of linking communities through employment. Peoplelink LLC’s dedication to the safety, health & well being of our associates, clients, and communities remains our #1 priority. Peoplelink, LLC is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and committed to diversity at all levels.

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Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Peoplelink’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority.