Machine Operator

Kelly; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Machine Operator I (Entry Level) for our Chantilly, VA facility. The role is onsite with 12‑hour shifts and a starting pay of $19.50 per hour. You will operate machines, help package products, and coordinate with logistics to ensure timely order fulfillment.

We value growth and learning; this position offers hands‑on training and opportunities to develop skills in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment within a leading logistics‑driven company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Prior warehouse or machine operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines that manufacture and package products.
• Ensure proper labeling and organization of shipments.
• Collaborate with logistics teams to support material flow and order fulfillment.
• Stand for 12‑hour shifts and perform routine heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Learn and operate new equipment as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Warehouse experience

Machine operator

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator (Entry Level)

Location: Onsite

Schedule: Second Shift -12-hour shifts

Compensation: $19.50 per hour

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Machine Operator I to work at a premier manufacturing client in Chantilly, VA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19.50 per hour

Shift: 12-hour shifts

Why You Should Apply To Be Machine Operator I

• Competitive pay rate at $19.50 per hour
• Opportunity to grow and develop in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
• Work with a leading organization committed to efficient logistics and high-quality production
• Gain valuable experience in supply chain and warehouse operations

What's a typical day as Machine Operator I? You'll be:

• Operating machines that manufacture credit cards and packaging envelopes into boxes
• Ensuring proper labeling and organization of outgoing shipments
• Collaborating with logistics teams to support efficient material flow and timely order fulfillment
• Standing for 12-hour shifts and performing routine heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) unassisted
• Adapting quickly to learning and operating new equipment as needed

This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You

• Have a High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Possess basic computer skills (required)
• Are willing and able to work 12-hour shifts and perform routine heavy lifting
• Have previous experience in a warehouse or as a machine operator (preferred)
• Understand supply chain or warehouse operations (preferred)
• Demonstrate the ability to manage tasks effectively and resolve challenges promptly

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. 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

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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