Compound Operator (3rd shift)

Kelly Services; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Compound Operator for the 3rd shift in Largo, FL. The role runs Sun to Thu, 10 pm to 6:30 am, with a pay rate of 18.61 dollars per hour plus a 2 dollar shift differential (20.61/h). It is a W2 staffing contract for 3–6 months with potential hire based on performance.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining compounder lines, weighing, packaging, and inspecting resin batches, and ensuring proper documentation. Forklift certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Batch, blend, weigh, package, and label resin products per formulation sheets.
• Operate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot compounders and related equipment.
• Mold ASTM test slabs, inspect products for defects, and enter data into CMPC.
• Train peers, manage shift handoffs, keep areas clean, and tag stock/scrap.

Skills

Follow instructions

Production paperwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Compounders

Injection molding machinery

Job description

Compound Operator (3rd shift)

Location: Largo, FL 33773

Work Schedule: Sun to Thu / 3rd Shift: 10 pm to 6:30 am

Pay rate: 18.61$ per hour (+2$ shift differential = $20.61/h)

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• 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 Assertive 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.