PACKAGING ASSOCIATE

Kelly Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay and paid holidays

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly is hiring Packaging Associates for a steel distribution and processing center. This entry-level role offers training on tow motor (forklift) and overhead crane, with a starting pay of $20.00 per hour.

Work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 pm–6:00 am, with first weeks potentially including training Monday–Friday 6:00 am–2:00 pm. Primary duties include securing products and preparing shipments, with safety gear required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity for learning tow motor and overhead crane operation.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Steel-toed shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Place paper on metal blocks and secure with bands.
• Band products onto skids for shipment.
• Use lifting aids and packaging equipment; training available for forklift and crane.

Skills

Tow motor / forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly is hiring Packaging Associates on behalf of ahighly reputable and established steel distribution and processing center that specializes in supplying and fabricating metals for a wide range of industrial clients across North America.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for candidates interested in learning how to operate a tow motor and overhead crane.

$20.00 Per Hour

Monday - Thursday 8:00 pm - 6:00 am

(Must be able to train Monday - Friday from 6:00 am - 2:00 pm for the first 1-2 weeks)

Responsibilities:

• Placing paper on metal blocks and steel products
• Banding products securely onto skids for safe shipment
• Using lifting aids and packaging equipment (max lifting without equipment is 50 lbs.)
• Cross-training and certification on tow motor (forklift) and overhead crane available after introductory period

Requirements:

• Prior experience in industrial/packaging/warehouse environments is a plus but not required
• Must be able to regularly liftup to 50 lbs. without aid
• Steel-toed shoes required

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.

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