Packaging Machine Operator

Kelly Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus and holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator in LaPorte, TX to run production lines and assist with repackaging plastic pellets. Training will be provided, and no prior experience is required. The role involves lifting 25-50 lbs, basic math, and maintaining workflow on a fast-paced line.

Shifts are available Mon–Fri with day or night options, and compensation is $18.90 per hour. This temp-to-hire opportunity includes a benefits package and team safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic math skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for repackaging plastic pellets.
• Safely bag and stage products weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Maintain consistent workflow on the production line.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Perform basic math calculations as required.
• Support team members to meet daily targets.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reliability and punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Machine Operator

Location: LaPorte, TX 77571

Pay Rate: $18.90 per hour

Schedule: Mon – Fri, 6am – 6pm or 6pm - 6am

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Job Overview

We are seeking motivated Packaging Machine Operators to join our Repackaging Department in LaPorte, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for running production lines, bagging, and staging 25-50lb bags of plastic pellets. No prior experience is necessary—training will be provided!

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for repackaging plastic pellets
• Safely bag and stage products weighing 25-50 lbs
• Maintain consistent workflow on the production line
• Adhere to all safety protocols and quality standards
• Perform basic math calculations as required
• Support team members to ensure daily targets are met

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Basic math skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
• No prior experience required

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telemedicine
• Term life
• Whole life
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness
• A legal plan
• Short-term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

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. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice .

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. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.