Direct-Hire Chemical Production Operator (12h Rotations)

Kelly Services; South Carolina; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Chemical Production Operator for Georgetown, SC. This direct-hire role features a rotating 12-hour schedule and an hourly pay range of $24–$27, depending on skills and experience.

You will work with a specialty manufacturing team, contributing to safe, efficient production and quality control in a collaborative environment. The position includes operating reactors and packaging equipment, loading raw materials, and following batch SOPs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or chemical manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Able to read, speak, understand, and follow written instructions in English.
• Basic computer skills (Word/Excel) are preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control process equipment such as reactors, dryers, hoppers, packaging technology, valves, and vents.
• Load and stage raw materials to production equipment and areas.
• Perform weighing operations, including gross vs net weight calculations.
• Package intermediates and final products using automated and manual equipment.
• Follow batch sheet SOPs and quality standards, monitoring cycle time, temperature, and flow rate.
• Use computer and control room systems to direct processes and people.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment per OSHA standards.
• Perform quality control sampling of in-process materials.

Skills

Production experience

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Forklift experience

Safety procedures

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Kelly Services is hiring a Chemical Production Operator for Georgetown, SC. This direct-hire role features a rotating 12-hour schedule and an hourly pay range of $24–$27, depending on skills and experience.

You will work with a specialty manufacturing team, contributing to safe, efficient production and quality control in a collaborative environment. The position includes operating reactors and packaging equipment, loading raw materials, and following batch SOPs.