Packaging Machine Operator

Kelly Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a dependable Packaging Machine Operator in Fresno, CA to operate and monitor packaging equipment, inspect product quality, and prepare finished goods for shipment. You will perform routine adjustments, document production, and help ensure a safe, efficient production line.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and the ability to read, write and communicate professionally in English. Shift is Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills and understanding of machinery and production processes.
• Ability to read, write, and understand basic English.
• Good communication with coworkers and management.
• Good judgment to follow guidelines for defective products or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging machinery and make routine adjustments.
• Package products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Inspect products on the production line and remove defects.
• Report malfunctions to senior operators or supervisor.
• Complete production paperwork accurately and on time.
• Stamp finished goods with the packer ID number.
• Pack sleeved products into cases and place on the conveyor.
• Load machine blanks and replenish supplies.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Basic math

Basic understanding of machinery

Read/write English

Professional communication

Safety and judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Packaging Machine Operator

Location: Fresno, CA

Pay: $19 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

About the role

We’re seeking a dependable Packaging Machine Operator to help keep production running safely and efficiently. In this hands‑on role, you’ll operate and monitor packaging equipment, inspect product quality, and prepare finished goods for shipment.

What you’ll do

• Operate packaging machinery and make routine adjustments as needed.


• Package products according to specifications and quality standards.


• Inspect products on the production line and remove defective items.


• Stop equipment and promptly report malfunctions or production issues to senior operators, Reliability, or a supervisor.


• Complete production paperwork accurately and on time.


• Stamp finished goods with the packer ID number.


• Pack sleeved products into corrugated cases, seal cases with tape, and place them on the conveyor.


• Help load machine blanks and replenish corrugate, bags, and other supplies.


• Maintain a clean work area and follow department and company standards.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or GED.


• Basic math skills and a basic understanding of machinery and production processes.


• Ability to read, write, and understand basic English.


• Ability to communicate professionally and work effectively with coworkers and management.


• Sound judgment to follow established guidelines when addressing defective products or equipment issues.


• Accrued attendance points must be below five.

Physical and work environment

• Primarily an 8‑hour shift, with the possibility of shifts up to 12 hours.


• Continuous standing and walking; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.


• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of 20–40 pounds, potentially up to 20 times per hour; occasional overhead lifting at similar weights.


• Work around machinery and forklifts in a dry, dusty paper environment with noise levels above 85 dB.


• Safety glasses and hearing protection are required.


• Temperatures may vary with outdoor conditions.


• Reasonable accommodations may be available to support qualified individuals in performing the essential functions of the role.

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. 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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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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… 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.