Blender

Kelly Services; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime potential

Safety-focused environment

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Kelly Services in Hernando, MS seeks a Blender (1st Shift) to join a premier manufacturing client. You’ll verify materials, blend raw materials, and monitor process equipment in a safety-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in production, can read gauges, and adapt to a fast-paced industrial setting. The role offers strong growth opportunities and a competitive hourly wage of $20–$23.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of production experience in a manufacturing environment; 3+ years preferred, especially automotive.
• Ability to read gauges, dials, and indicators to monitor machine performance.
• Knowledge of MSDS, lock-out/tag-out, and OSHA requirements.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work a 10–12 hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Verify materials for blending based on batch requirements.
• Locate and document raw materials transactions.
• Blend materials and send batches for processing.
• Inspect equipment and ensure conformance to specs.
• Operate, maintain, and monitor process equipment efficiently.
• Make blending adjustments as needed and document weights and downtime.
• Troubleshoot issues and advise the production supervisor.

Skills

Production experience

Troubleshooting

Read gauges

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Blender (1st Shift) to work at a premier manufacturing client in Hernando, MS. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary: $20-23/hour depending on experience

Shift: 2:30pm - 1 am

Why you should apply to be Blender :

• Competitive pay rate with overtime potential.

• Work in a safety-focused, clean, and organized industrial environment.

• Join a reputable manufacturing organization with opportunities for growth.

• Gain hands‑on experience in the automotive and industrial production fields.

• Work alongside a supportive team and learn from industry professionals.

What’s a typical day as a Blender? You’ll be:

• Verifying materials for blending based on batch requirements.

• Locating and documenting raw materials transactions.

• Blending raw materials and sending batches for processing.

• Inspecting equipment and ensuring conformance to specifications.

• Operating, maintaining, changing over, and monitoring process equipment efficiently.

• Making blending adjustments as needed to product and equipment.

• Keeping accurate documentation of weights, contents, batching, mixing, quality, and downtime.

• Troubleshooting issues and advising the production supervisor.

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workstation.

• Observing all safety rules and wearing required PPE.

• Achieving or exceeding established operational standards.

• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisors and managers.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Possess 2+ years of production experience in a manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred, especially in automotive).

• Are knowledgeable about machines, tools, raw materials, and production processes.

• Can read gauges, dials, and indicators to monitor machine performance.

• Demonstrate strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Understand MSDS, lock‑out/tag‑out, and OSHA requirements.

• Communicate effectively with production staff and work well in a team environment.

• Can coordinate multiple projects and set priorities to meet deadlines.

• Show flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced industrial setting.

• Are able to safely lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly and work up to 10–12 hours per shift.

• Can operate and work around blending and processing machinery with exposure to chemicals, noise, and varying temperatures.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

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.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly ® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

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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