MOLDING OPERATOR I

Kelly Services; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Retirement plan

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking dependable candidates for a Molding Operator I to operate and maintain injection-molding presses and ensure that products meet quality standards. This entry-level role involves learning established procedures and performing routine production tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position offers a 3rd shift schedule (Nights), Monday–Friday with 10–12 hour shifts and every other weekend coverage on Friday and Saturday, with a pay rate of $19.04 per hour

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; little to no prior manufacturing experience required.
• Willingness to learn company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to perform routine tasks accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work 10–12-hour overnight shifts.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday and every other weekend on Friday and Saturday as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain injection‑molding presses.
• Visually inspect molded products to ensure they meet requirements outlined in the Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) and mold book.
• Package completed products according to the packing process sheet.
• Complete required paperwork, including production, scrap, downtime, equipment issues, problems, and labor reporting.
• Perform weight counting, fill totes, and label products to ensure count accuracy.
• Move products from one process to the next.
• Load and unload components into and out of molds, depending on machine automation.
• Follow established procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Follow procedures

Teamwork

Independence

Overnight shifts

Job description

Molding Operator I

Pay Rate: $19.04 per hour

Shift: 3rd Shift/Nights

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10–12-hour shifts, with every other weekend coverage on Friday and Saturday

We are seeking dependable and hardworking candidates for a Molding Operator I position. The Molding Operator I operates and maintains injection‑molding presses while ensuring that products meet quality and production requirements.

This is an entry‑level opportunity. The ideal candidate is willing to learn, follows established procedures, and can perform routine production tasks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Typical Duties

• Operate and maintain injection‑molding presses.
• Visually inspect molded products to ensure they meet requirements outlined in the Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) and mold book.
• Package completed products according to the packing process sheet.
• Complete required paperwork, including production, scrap, downtime, equipment issues, problems, and labor reporting.
• Perform weight counting, fill totes, and label products to ensure count accuracy.
• Move products from one process to the next.
• Load and unload components into and out of molds, depending on machine automation.
• Follow established procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Entry‑level position; little to no prior manufacturing experience required.
• Willingness to learn company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to perform routine tasks consistently and accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work 10–12-hour overnight shifts.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday and every other weekend on Friday and Saturday as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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. (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) 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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