Manufacturing/Production

Kelly Services; Cornelia (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Cornelia, GA is hiring a Manufacturing/Production Operator 1 to operate extrusion equipment and produce finished products in a safety- and quality-driven environment.

You will train new associates, troubleshoot processes, and collaborate across engineering and facilities to resolve issues. The position offers a rotating night shift and competitive pay of $21.00 per hour.

Join a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/production operations; extrusion experience is a plus.
• Familiar with quality and safety guidelines, especially in FDA-regulated environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable training others and collaborating across teams.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.
• Committed to following safety procedures and maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operating equipment for assembly and processing tasks to produce finished products according to established specifications.
• Executing daily extrusion manufacturing tasks for synthetic absorbable and non-absorbable multifilament products, including start-up, operation, shut-down, thread-up, and doffing of production spools.
• Performing product testing, troubleshooting processes, and maintaining accurate records.
• Training new associates in extrusion, orientation, and testing responsibilities.
• Collaborating with engineering, facilities, and support teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Participating in shift change meetings, sharing process information, and ensuring prompt issue resolution.
• Adhering to FDA and global quality standards, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Supporting LEAN/Six Sigma initiatives and Maintenance Excellence.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Extrusion experience

Troubleshooting

Training others

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Job description

Think the best job opportunities are far away?Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. At Kelly® in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. Kelly® is looking for a Manufacturing/Production Operator 1 to work at a premier manufacturing client in Cornelia, GA. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:$21.00 per hour

Shift:6:45pm to 7:15am, rotating shift

Why you should apply to be Manufacturing/Production Operator 1:

• Competitive pay at $21.00 per hour.
  
• Work with a leading organization known for its commitment to quality and safety.
  
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in extrusion manufacturing of advanced products.
  
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and professional development.
  
• Be part of a company that adheres to the highest standards in quality, safety, and compliance.

What’s a typical day as Manufacturing/Production Operator 1? You’ll be:

• Operating equipment for assembly and processing tasks to produce finished products according to established specifications.
  
• Executing daily extrusion manufacturing tasks for synthetic absorbable and non-absorbable multifilament products, including start-up, operation, shut-down, thread-up, and doffing of production spools.
  
• Performing product testing, troubleshooting processes, and maintaining accurate records.
  
• Training new associates in extrusion, orientation, and testing responsibilities.
  
• Collaborating with engineering, facilities, and support teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
  
• Participating in shift change meetings, sharing process information, and ensuring prompt issue resolution.
  
• Adhering to FDA and global quality standards, safety procedures, and company policies.
  
• Supporting LEAN/Six Sigma initiatives and Maintenance Excellence.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have experience in manufacturing or production operations (extrusion experience is a plus).
  
• Are familiar with quality and safety guidelines, especially FDA-regulated environments.
  
• Possess strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
  
• Are comfortable training others and collaborating across teams.
  
• Can work efficiently in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.
  
• Are committed to following all safety procedures and maintaining compliance with regulations.