Packaging Machine Operator

Kelly Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kelly Professional & Industrial is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator for a premier manufacturing client in Rincon, GA. You will set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment, inspect products for quality, and move materials as part of a safety‑driven, quality‑focused team.

This role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 55 lbs, and availability for a 6am–6pm rotating day shift with weekend work. Steeltoe boots are required, and resume reflecting relevant experience is needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging or production machinery is required.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 55 lbs.
• Willingness to work a 6am–6pm rotating day shift and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain various packaging machines (including shrink-wrap and automated equipment).
• Inspect packaged products for quality and compliance with standards.
• Move materials to and from packaging machines.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Packaging machinery operation

Stand long hours

Lift up to 55 lbs

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

Job searching is a lot better with someone in your corner. Hi—enter us, and this job! Kelly Professional & Industrial is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Rincon, GA. Sound like something you’re interested in? We’ll be here every step of the way to help you through the process, because we think job searching needs an upgrade (and a sidekick).

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $21.00 per hourShift: 6-6 days, 21 hr

Why you should apply to be Packaging Machine Operator

• Competitive pay rate of $21 per hour
• Work with a leading manufacturing organization committed to safety and quality
• Opportunity to develop hands‑on experience with advanced packaging machinery
• Supportive team environment and ongoing career opportunities

What's a typical day as Packaging Machine Operator

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining various packaging machines (including shrink-wrap and automated equipment)
• Inspecting packaged products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards
• Handling and moving materials to and from packaging machines
• Performing basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area while adhering to all safety protocols and company policies

This job might be an outstanding fit if you

• Have proven experience operating packaging or production machinery (REQUIRED)
• Are comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 55 lbs
• Can work a 6am–6pm rotating day shift and are available on weekends (REQUIRED)
• Are able to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, or crawl as needed
• Own or are willing to wear steel toe boots (REQUIRED)
• Can provide a current resume reflecting relevant experience

Benefits

• 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.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there.

Kelly Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value.

Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture-we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

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.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center.

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