Machine Operator

Kelly; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Machine Operator in Greenville, SC to join a premiere manufacturing facility. You will perform machine setup, operation, and teardown, with forklift duties and SAP transactions. Shift work includes 12-hour rotating days/nights after training, with overtime opportunities.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and strong mechanical aptitude. Training, PPE, and a safety-focused environment are provided to support your growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read engineering diagrams or flowcharts.
• Comfort with computer systems and basic software (e.g., SAP).

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tear down resin and compounding equipment.
• Safely run processes and monitor quality against standards.
• Conduct equipment readings and sample tests during production.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Operate forklift and move raw/materials as needed.
• Participate in safety training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Forklift certification

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 to work at a premiere manufacturing facility in Greenville, SC. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $23.50/hr. | Rotating 12-hour shift (Days: 7a–7p / Nights: 7p–7a) after training; start on straight days M–F, 7AM–4PM

Why You Should Apply To Be An Operator

• Outstanding pay rate of $23.50/hr. with overtime opportunities
• Chance to join a highly regarded manufacturing facility leading in resin and compounding production
• Comprehensive safety culture with ongoing training and personal protective equipment
• Opportunity to build advanced skillsets, including certifications on forklift and industrial lifting equipment
• Supportive team environment with growth and learning at the forefront

What’s a typical day as an Operator? You’ll be:

• Performing machine set-up, operation, teardown, and forklift operation
• Safely operating resins and compounding facilities while meeting health, safety, environmental, production, and quality objectives
• Managing all tasks associated with neat resin manufacturing and compounding, from raw materials to finished goods
• Taking equipment readings, monitoring processes, and taking samples while responding to emergency conditions
• Handling materials for raw goods, finished products, packaging, and waste disposal
• Participating in safety training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conducting minor equipment maintenance, staging warehouse goods, and performing accurate computer transactions (SAP)
• Supporting general material handling and adhering to housekeeping standards

This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You

• Hold a high school diploma or GED (Required)
• Demonstrate a high mechanical aptitude and ability to work with computers, controllers, and engineering flow diagrams
• Are detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
• Are able to wear a respirator and work at elevated levels
• Have the flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts (days/nights) and overtime as required
• Exhibit strong verbal communication skills, the initiative to learn, and the ability to thrive in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Are able to be certified on fork trucks and industrial lifting equipment
• Have basic knowledge of chemical plant terminology (preferred, but not required)

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.

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.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly 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. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.