Manufacturing Associate/Assembly

Kelly Services; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift premiums

Industry leader

Career support

Job summary

Kelly Services in Racine, WI seeks an Assembly Worker for multiple shifts in a premier manufacturing setting. The role includes visual inspections, packaging, labeling, and material handling on an on-site basis.

Typical duties involve using basic tools, scanners, and computers, with standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs. The position offers shift premiums and opportunities to grow within a trusted manufacturing leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify defects.
• Ability to stand 7–8 hours/day and walk up to 5 hours/day.
• Comfortable with reaching, crouching, bending, and lifting 10–40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of molded parts for defects.
• Remove bags of finished parts from production line at specified fill level.
• Package parts and label finished products.
• Sort parts and prevent mixed components.
• Deliver samples to inspection and notify inspectors of defects.
• Handle and stock materials as needed.
• Use computers, printers, and scanners for labeling tasks.
• Operate basic hand tools and carts.
• Perform lifting, walking, pushing and pulling as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading and writing English

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scanners/ labeling systems

Job description

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking an Assembly Worker to work at a premier manufacturing client in Racine, WI. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:

• Monday–Thursday 6am–4pm: $16.50/hr

• Monday–Thursday 4pm–2am: $17/hr

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6am–6pm: $18/hr

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11pm–11am: $18.50/hr

Shifts:

Multiple Shifts and overtime is required

Why you should apply to be Assembly Worker:

• Competitive pay rates and shift premiums

• Opportunity to work with a reputable industry leader in manufacturing

• Safe, clean, and supportive work environment

• Access to Kelly’s network and ongoing career support

What’s a typical day as Assembly Worker? You’ll be:

• Performing visual inspections of molded parts for defects and quality issues

• Removing bags of finished parts from the production line at the specified fill level

• Packaging parts according to established procedures and properly labeling all finished products

• Ensuring parts are correctly sorted and free of mixed components

• Delivering required samples to the inspection department on time and notifying inspectors of any visual defects

• Handling and stocking materials as needed

• Using computers, printers, and scanners for production and labeling tasks

• Operating basic hand tools and carts

• Performing lifting, walking, pushing, and pulling as required

• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required)

• Possess prior administrative experience (preferred/required)

• Are experienced with Microsoft Office

• Demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills

• Can read and write English proficiently

• Have strong attention to detail and the ability to identify visual defects

• Are able to stand for 7–8 hours/day and walk up to 5 hours/day

• Are comfortable with frequent reaching, hand/finger use, and occasional crouching, squatting, kneeling, bending, and twisting

• Can push/pull carts or materials and occasionally lift/carry 10–40 lbs for short distances

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

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. 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.

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 (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated 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.