General Laborer - Manufacturing

Kelly Services; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Press Assistant for a contract-to-hire role in Walker, MI. The position supports press operations, packaging, and quality checks on a four-day schedule with a 3:00 PM–1:10 AM shift. Pay starts at $20.50 per hour, including a $0.50 second-shift premium. First-day orientation begins at 2:00 PM.

You will load materials, operate banding equipment, check counts, and ensure safety. A forklift certification and ability to lift up to 40 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid forklift operator certification is required.
• Ability to read work instructions and safety documents.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work around machinery and elevated noise.
• Willingness to wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Provide break and lunch coverage for press operators.
• Help load materials, prepare packaging, and support machine changeovers.
• Operate banding equipment and package finished products.
• Check labels, product counts, and parts for accuracy.
• Move boxes and pallets with a forklift.
• Keep work areas clean and follow safety and quality procedures.
• Record production information and communicate equipment or quality concerns.

Skills

Forklift operator certification

Read work instructions

Lift up to 40 pounds

PPE compliance

Read safety documents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Press Assistant — Contract-to-Hire

Location: Walker, MI

Pay: $20.50/hour ($20.00 base pay + $0.50 second-shift premium)

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:10 AM

First-day orientation begins at 2:00 PM.

Looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with a four-day workweek? Join the production team as a Press Assistant. You’ll help keep press operations safe, organized, and on schedule while supporting quality production.

What you’ll do

• Provide break and lunch coverage for press operators.
• Help load materials, prepare packaging, and support machine changeovers.
• Operate banding equipment and package finished products.
• Check labels, product counts, and parts for accuracy.
• Move boxes and pallets with a forklift.
• Keep work areas clean and follow safety and quality procedures.
• Record production information and communicate equipment or quality concerns.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid forklift operator certification.
• Ability to read work instructions and safety documents.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work around machinery and elevated noise.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment.

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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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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.