2nd-Shift Injection Molding Operator

Kelly Services; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Molding Operator for the 2nd shift in Tennessee. You will operate and monitor injection-molding presses, inspect molded parts, and ensure accurate production and labeling while maintaining clean, safe work areas.

The role requires 1+ year of related manufacturing experience, ability to follow work instructions, and willingness to work the stated shift with occasional overtime on Saturdays. Benefits and comprehensive training are provided to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of relevant manufacturing, molding, production, or machine-operator experience preferred.
• Basic ability to follow written work instructions, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation.
• Ability to recognize when established procedures may need to be reviewed or when a process deviation should be reported.
• Must be available to work the assigned second-shift schedule and occasional Saturday overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor injection-molding presses and related equipment.
• Load and unload components into and out of molds, depending on the machine’s level of automation.
• Perform visual inspections of molded products to ensure they meet requirements outlined in the Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) and mold book.
• Weigh, count, fill totes, and label products to ensure accurate quantities and proper identification.
• Package finished products according to the applicable packing process sheet.
• Move materials and products from one process or workstation to the next.
• Complete required documentation, including production, scrap, downtime, equipment issues, labor reporting, and other process-related information.
• Identify and report quality concerns, equipment problems, safety issues, and process deviations to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow established work instructions, company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Second shift availability

Manufacturing experience

Documentation skills

Process deviation reporting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking a Molding Operator for the 2nd shift in Tennessee. You will operate and monitor injection-molding presses, inspect molded parts, and ensure accurate production and labeling while maintaining clean, safe work areas.

The role requires 1+ year of related manufacturing experience, ability to follow work instructions, and willingness to work the stated shift with occasional overtime on Saturdays. Benefits and comprehensive training are provided to qualified candidates.