MOLDING OPERATOR I

Kelly Services; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness coverage

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Molding Operator I for the 3rd shift (overnight) in Tennessee. The role requires attention to quality and production standards, and involves operating injection-molding presses, logging production data, and moving finished products through packaging areas.

This entry-level position rewards meticulous work with on-the-job training, occasional overtime, and opportunities to grow within manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Follow established procedures and work instructions.
• Perform repetitive tasks with accuracy.
• Visually inspect products for defects.
• Accurately count, label, package, and document products.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn policies, procedures and basic molding operations.
• Previous manufacturing or injection-molding experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain injection-molding presses according to procedures.
• Visually inspect molded products per QIP and mold book requirements.
• Package completed products per packing process sheet.
• Count, weigh, fill totes, and label products for accuracy.
• Load/unload components into/out of molds depending on automation level.
• Move products/materials between processes.
• Complete paperwork and production records (output, scrap, downtime, equipment issues, labor).
• Follow all company policies, safety requirements and quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Procedures & work instructions

Repetitive tasks

Visual inspection

Counting & labeling

Teamwork & independence

Willingness to learn

Prior manufacturing experience (help)

Job description

Molding Operator I

Pay Rate

$19.04 per hour

Shift

3rd shift, overnight

Schedule

Monday–Friday, with every other weekend requirement (Friday and Saturday)

Experience Level

Entry level

Position Summary

The Molding Operator I operates and maintains injection-molding presses while ensuring that molded products meet quality and production requirements. This entry-level position follows established procedures, completes required production documentation, and supports the movement, inspection, counting, labeling, and packaging of finished products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain injection-molding presses according to established procedures.

• Visually inspect molded products to ensure conformance with the Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) and mold book requirements.

• Package completed products according to the applicable packing process sheet.

• Count, weigh, fill totes, and label products to ensure count accuracy.

• Load and unload components into and out of molds, depending on the level of machine automation.

• Move products and materials from one process to the next.

• Complete required paperwork and production records, including information related to:

• Production output

• Scrap

• Downtime

• Equipment problems or issues

• Labor reporting

• Follow all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to follow established procedures and work instructions.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to visually inspect products for defects or quality concerns.

• Ability to accurately count, label, package, and document products.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Willingness to learn company policies, procedures, and basic molding operations.

• Previous manufacturing or injection-molding experience is helpful but not required.

Benefits and Perks

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. Click here (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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