Compound Operator (1st shift)

Kelly Services; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Compound Operator for the 1st shift in Largo, FL. You will operate and maintain resin compounder lines, blend materials, and inspect batches to ensure specifications are met. The role includes data entry, labeling, and adherence to safety protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and forklift certification upon hire. Prior experience with compounders and related equipment is preferred and benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification required upon hire.
• Experience with compounders, injection molding, and related machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Batch, blend, weigh, package, and label resin products per formulation sheets.
• Operate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot 40mm/60mm compounders, pelletizers, dryers, and water systems.
• Mold ASTM test slabs, inspect products for visual defects, and enter data into CMPC.
• Train peers, maintain shift handoffs, keep work areas clean, and complete stock/scrap tags.

Skills

Follow instructions

Production paperwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Compound Operator (1st shift)

Location: Largo, FL 33773

Work Schedule: Mon to Fri / 1st Shift: 6 am to 2:30 pm

Pay rate: 18.61$ per hour

Contract: W2 under staffing supplier; with a 3-month to 6-month duration (potential hire according to performance)

Position Overview

Operates and maintains compounder lines and production equipment to blend, package, and inspect resin batches according to specifications.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; forklift certification required upon hire.
• Strong ability to follow instructions and complete production/time paperwork.
• Experience with compounders, injection molding, and related machinery preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Batch, blend, weigh, package, and label resin products per formulation sheets.
• Operate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot 40mm/60mm compounders, pelletizers, dryers, and water systems.
• Mold ASTM test slabs, inspect products for visual defects, and enter data into CMPC.
• Train peers, maintain shift handoffs, keep work areas clean, and complete stock/scrap tags.

Physical & Environmental Conditions

• Requires walking, stooping, reaching, climbing steps, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Active plant environment with loud noise, changing temperatures, and dust/fumes/chemicals; mandatory PPE (safety glasses, shoes, hearing protection).

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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.

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About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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.