Manufacturing Operator

Kelly Services; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kelly Services in Athens, GA seeks a Manufacturing Operator to join a premier pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing client. The role offers a rotating shift schedule and a pay rate of $22 per hour.

You'll operate production equipment, document batch records, and support cGMP/SOP compliance while aiming for skill development and career growth in a safe, well-established environment. Overtime opportunities may be available to support production needs and project timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to follow supervision and detailed instructions.
• Basic knowledge of chemical production processes and manufacturing equipment.
• Capable of accurate documentation and safety procedures.
• Able to perform physical tasks, including transporting materials.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical production processes according to detailed instructions under supervision.
• Set up, operate, and clean production equipment for pharmaceutical, narcotic, or medical device products.
• Complete all associated support activities in product manufacturing.
• Accurately complete batch records, logs, SAP transactions, and other documentation to ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs.
• Demonstrate effective operation and basic troubleshooting of dryers, centrifuges, mills, reactors, water systems, DCS and PLC control systems.
• Perform process sampling and follow process and utility flow diagrams.
• Partner with Supervisors and Quality Department to recommend procedural improvements.
• Transport materials safely using proper equipment.
• Conduct area safety inspections and participate in internal audits.
• Ensure proper documentation and accountability of products as required.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

DCS/PLC control

Production equipment

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 Manufacturing Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Athens, GA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $22/hr

Shift: Rotating schedule – 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, etc. | 2 weeks on days and 2 weeks on nights | Hours: 6:45 to 7:15

Why you should apply to be Manufacturing Operator:

• Competitive pay rate of $22/hr with overtime opportunities
• Work in a safe, well-established production environment
• Join a respected industry leader in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing
• Opportunity for skill development and career growth in a dynamic setting

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

• Operating chemical production processes according to detailed instructions under supervision
• Setting up, operating, and cleaning production equipment for pharmaceutical, narcotic, or medical device products
• Completing all associated support activities in product manufacturing
• Accurately completing batch records, logs, SAP transactions, and other documentation to ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs
• Demonstrating effective operation and basic troubleshooting of dryers, centrifuges, mills, reactors, water systems, DCS and PLC control systems
• Performing process sampling and following process and utility flow diagrams
• Partnering with Supervisors and Quality Department to recommend procedural improvements
• Transporting materials safely using proper equipment
• Conducting area safety inspections and participating in internal audits
• Ensuring proper documentation and accountability of products as required

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Are comfortable working under supervision and following detailed instructions
• Possess basic knowledge of chemical production processes and manufacturing equipment
• Can accurately complete documentation and follow safety procedures
• Are able to perform physical tasks, including transporting materials
• Are willing to work overtime as needed

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 (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 Afffirmative 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.