Assistant Machine Operator

Kelly Services; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a reliable Machine Operator Assistant in Carol Stream, IL, on 1st shift (6:00am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday). Pay is $19.50 per hour.

You will support production operations by preparing materials, maintaining workflow, and ensuring a safe and organized work environment. Responsibilities include labeling finished rolls, preparing areas, moving rolls between stations, verifying counts, and keeping the area clean.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks and follow safety procedures.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Wear steel toe shoes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare labels for finished rolls and make cores to operator specifications for production orders.
• Prepare area with skid and skid flooring for roll protection.
• Move skids to slitter for efficient stacking of rolls.
• Move rolls from slitter to skid in an organized pattern.
• Verify pick list against roll count.
• Use lift or seek assistance for moving heavy rolls from slitter to skids under operator direction.
• Pull rolls from stock inventory as needed.
• Remove scrap to compactor as directed.
• If forklift certified, move skids to shipping prep area.
• Maintain a clean work area using dust mop or floor scrubber.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Physical tasks

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Forklift certification (optional)

Steel toe shoes

Job description

Job Title

Machine Operator Assistant

Location

Carol Stream, IL

Shift

1st Shift, 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday–Friday

Pay

$19.50

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Machine Operator Assistant to support our production operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in preparing materials, maintaining workflow, and ensuring a safe and organized work environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare labels for finished rolls and make cores to operator specifications for production orders.

• Prepare area with skid and skid flooring for roll protection.

• Move skids to slitter for efficient stacking of rolls.

• Move rolls from slitter to skid in an organized pattern.

• Verify pick list against roll count.

• Use lift or seek assistance for moving heavy rolls from slitter to skids under operator direction.

• Pull rolls from stock inventory as needed.

• Remove scrap to compactor as directed.

• If forklift certified, move skids to shipping prep area.

• Maintain a clean work area using dust mop or floor scrubber.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Safety Requirements

• Wear steel toe or similar protective footwear at all times.

• Use company-furnished back support and hearing protection as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks and follow safety procedures.

• Forklift certification is a plus.

• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Willingness to work as part of a team.

• Wear steel toe shoes

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