Assembly/Packaging Operator

Kelly Services; Cornelia (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Kelly Services, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, seeks an Assembly/Packaging Operator 1 to join a premier manufacturing client in Cornelia, GA. The role offers a rotating shift (6:45pm–7:15am) with initial 2-week training on 1st shift, and a pay rate of $20.25 per hour.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with advanced machinery while contributing to a safety-focused, quality-driven environment. You’ll work under direct supervision, performing setup, troubleshooting, and routine tasks, while

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing assembly or operator roles preferred.
• Assistance under direct supervision in a structured, procedure-driven environment.
• Willingness to learn measurement and inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manufacturing Assembly area by following defined standards and procedures.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate strip polishing machinery and related equipment.
• Complete cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a safe, efficient workplace.
• Install components on the assembly line and record daily production data.
• Use measurement tools for process sampling and testing.
• Conduct heat treatment and voltage checks on surgical products.
• Cross-train for various operator functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Tools

Microscopes

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Job description

At Kelly® in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you.

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking an Assembly/Packaging Operator 1 to work at a premier manufacturing client in Cornelia, GA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $20.25/hr

Shift: Rotating (6:45pm to 7:15am); must be able to train on 1st shift for 2 weeks

Why you should apply to be Assembly/Packaging Operator 1:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities to advance your skills in a manufacturing environment.

• Work for a respected industry leader known for high standards and quality.

• Be part of a safety-focused workplace with consistent procedures and support.

• Gain hands‑on experience with advanced manufacturing machinery and processes.

What’s a typical day as Assembly/Packaging Operator 1? You’ll be:

• Supporting the Manufacturing Assembly area by executing tasks according to defined standards and procedures under direct supervision.

• Setting up, troubleshooting, and operating strip polishing machinery and related equipment.

• Completing cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

• Installing components of in‑process products, assemblies, or sub‑assemblies on the assembly line.

• Recording daily production and assembly data for performance analysis.

• Using measurement and inspection devices (microscopes, optical comparators, dial indicators, scales, micrometers) for process sampling and testing.

• Performing spool completion activities and monitoring processes with CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing System).

• Conducting heat treatment and voltage checks on surgical products.

• Building competency with routine machinery and participating in cross‑training for various operator functions.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have experience in manufacturing assembly or operator roles (preferred but not required).

• Are comfortable working in a structured, procedure‑driven environment with direct supervision.

• Demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and timeliness.

• Can use or are willing to learn measurement and inspection tools such as microscopes, dial indicators, and micrometers.

• Are available for rotating shifts and able to adapt to workplace requirements.

• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.