Food Production Associate — Assembly & Packaging

Kelly Services; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Term life Insurance

Whole life Insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay (up to 8 days)

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a General Laborer (Food Production) in Niles, IL. This temp-to-hire role involves hands-on duties on production lines, packing, material staging, and quality checks in a fast-paced food production environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining line speed, verifying codes and labels, and assisting with changeovers. Candidates need a HS diploma or GED, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 55 pounds; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills (whole numbers, fractions, decimals).
• Ability to follow instructions and manufacturing processes.
• Capability to perform repetitive physical tasks (bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, grasping).
• Able to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, humid, and noisy environments (PPE provided).
• Willingness to work scheduled shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on duties on production and assembly lines, including packing, repackaging, and product rework.
• Support production by maintaining line speed and meeting quality and appearance standards.
• Prepare, stage, and replenish materials, packaging, and supplies.
• Accurately verify production codes, dates, and labels to ensure product specifications are met.
• Operate and adjust coding machines as necessary for accurate labeling.
• Build, stack, and manually palletize finished goods.
• Pack cases, move materials, and assist with rework activities as assigned.
• Ensure unused materials are resealed, labeled, and returned to designated locations properly.
• Power down, clean, and prepare equipment for the next shift.
• Assist with product changeovers, including removal and staging of materials.
• Maintain adequate supplies of packaging materials to support production needs.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe throughout the shift.
• Follow all safety, GMP, quality, and plant policies, as well as food safety regulations.
• Communicate production or quality concerns to supervisors or team leads.

Skills

Basic math

Follow instructions

Repetitive tasks

Lift 55 pounds

Work in hot/cold/noisy environments

Willing to overtime

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking a General Laborer (Food Production) in Niles, IL. This temp-to-hire role involves hands-on duties on production lines, packing, material staging, and quality checks in a fast-paced food production environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining line speed, verifying codes and labels, and assisting with changeovers. Candidates need a HS diploma or GED, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 55 pounds; overtime may be required.