Press Operator

Kelly Services; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-hire

High-speed production

Safe workplace

Innovative manufacturing

Job summary

Kelly Services in Duluth, GA is seeking a Press Operator to join a premier manufacturing client. You will deliver high-quality screen prints on plastic media in a fast-paced chocolate production setting and operate 35x35 silk screening machines.

This role offers a starting pay of $18.50 per hour with a shift plan that starts on first and transitions to second after a few months, plus a path toward temp-to-hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in screen printing.
• Experience with screen printing or t-shirt printing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality screen prints on plastic media in a chocolate production setting.
• Operate small format 35x35 silk screening machines to meet production schedules.
• Create color banks and mix colors to exact specifications for various design requests.
• Maintain inventory of screens and screening supplies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machine issues as they arise.
• Create and execute operational procedures to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Stand throughout the shift to operate and monitor equipment.

Skills

Screen printing

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Silk screening machines

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Press Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Duluth, GA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour

Shift: 1st and then transition to 2nd shift after a few months

Why you should apply to be Press Operator:

• Competitive pay rate with potential for temp-to-hire employment
• Opportunity to work in a unique, high-speed food production environment
• Join a leading organization known for innovation and creativity in manufacturing
• Supportive and safety-conscious workplace culture

What’s a typical day as Press Operator? You’ll be:

• Delivering high quality screen prints on plastic media within a specialized chocolate production setting
• Operating small format 35x35 silk screening machines to meet production schedules
• Creating color banks and mixing colors to exact specifications for various design requests
• Maintaining inventory of screens and screening supplies
• Troubleshooting and resolving machine issues as they arise
• Creating and executing operational procedures to ensure efficiency and quality
• Standing throughout the shift to operate and monitor equipment

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Are a self-starter with impeccable work ethics
• Have in-depth knowledge of screen making and screen printing, with at least 3 years of experience in the industry
• Possess experience with screen printing or t-shirt printing techniques
• Can work efficiently and precisely in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and, when necessary, customers
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent

Put your skills to work.

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. 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.

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.

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 (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affartive Action employer. 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.