Packaging Machine Operators

6AM City, LLC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Packaging Specialist in Kent, WA to support multiple positions on the production line during the 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 9:30 pm–6:00 am). The role involves counting, stacking, and packing products, while maintaining GMP, safety, and quality standards.

The position requires food manufacturing experience and a strong commitment to teamwork and reliable attendance. Temporary assignment with benefits available through Kelly.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is required.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Strong teamwork and communication with peers and supervisors.
• Focus on quality, safety, and productivity.
• Commitment to GMP and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through production positions on the line as needed.
• Accurately count and layer products in boxes.
• Monitor conveyor flow and quality, assist with packaging.
• Perform quality checks, including metal detector checkpoints.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and report concerns.
• Stack boxes on pallets, operate taping machines and cartoners.
• Apply pack codes and labels per production requirements.
• Keep work area clean and adhere to safety rules.
• Work overtime as required and perform other duties.

Skills

Food & manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Quality and productivity mindset

Attendance reliability

Safety and GMP adherence

Job description

Job Description

Packaging Specialist

Location: Kent, WA

Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:30 pm-6:00 am 3rd shift

Pay Rate: $22.75 per hour

Summary: Kelly Services is hiring a temporary Packaging Specialist who supports multiple positions within the production line, such as Slide Operator, Pouch Placer, Boxer, Bread Layer, and Bulk Packer. The role is responsible for various tasks to ensure efficient and high-quality packaging processes

Essential Functions:

• Rotate through all assigned positions of the production line, performing tasks as required.
• Accurately count products during the packaging process and stack them in layers within boxes.
• Monitor the flow and quality of products on conveyor lines and remove, stack, or prepare products as needed.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the production process, including monitoring checkpoints such as the metal detector.
• Ensure products meet food safety and quality standards; report safety or quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Stack loaded boxes on pallets, operate taping machinery, cartoners, and incline conveyors as needed.
• Stamp, label, or change pack codes on boxes and equipment according to production requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety, and food safety standards.
• Adhere to attendance policies and work overtime as needed.
• Perform other production duties as assigned.

Skills and Attributes:

• Must have previous food & manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrate adherence to plant work standards and a commitment to quality and productivity.
• Maintain reliable and regular attendance.
• Display a consistent commitment to teamwork and effective communication with peers and supervisors.
• Seek opportunities for continuous performance and process improvement.
• Follow all relevant health and safety regulations; must be free from foodborne pathogens.

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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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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