Manufacturing - Machine Operator

Kelly Services; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-hire opportunity

On-the-job training

Career growth

Job summary

Kelly is hiring a Machine Operator Assistant in Baxter Springs, KS, offering a 12-hour overnight shift (Sun-Thurs, 11 PM–7 AM) with a $18.91/hr pay rate. You’ll assist machine operators, operate and troubleshoot equipment, and maintain a clean work area, all while following safety policies.

This temp-to-hire role supports growth within a fast-paced plant environment. Steel-toe boots are required; prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Steel-toe boots required.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willing to work 12-hour overnight shifts.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts including every other Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators with daily production tasks.
• Safely operate and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and machine adjustments.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

Think the best job opportunities are far away?Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Machine Operator Assistant to work at a premier manufacturing client in Baxter Springs, KS. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Snapshot:

Pay Rate:$18.91/hrShift: Sun-Thurs, 11 PM to 7 AM, 12-hour overnight shifts, including every other SaturdayWhat’s a typical day as Machine Operator Assistant? You’ll be:

• Assisting machine operators with daily production tasks
• Safely operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment
• Performing basic troubleshooting and machine adjustments
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Adhering to all safety policies and procedures

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have steel-toe boots (required)
• Possess previous manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and a strong, consistent work history
• Are able to work 12-hour overnight shifts, including every other Saturday

Why you should apply to be Machine Operator Assistant:

• Competitive pay and reliable compensation
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent placement
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career growth
• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment

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.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

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.

Get a complete career fit with Kelly®.

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.

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