Process Equipment Operator/Packer - Weekend job

Kelly Services; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; 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

Holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Production/Process Equipment Operator II for a 12-month onsite assignment in Wilmington, IL 60481. The role involves operating and monitoring packaging equipment, ensuring quality, labeling accuracy, and maintaining material supplies to keep lines running smoothly.

The position requires following safety policies and collaborating with operators, leads, and supervisors to meet production targets. Shifts include day and night schedules with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging or production equipment.
• Ability to follow work instructions and safety policies.
• Reliable on-site availability for a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Package finished cans or products safely and efficiently.
• Operate and monitor packaging equipment (conveyors, labeling, sealing, palletizing).
• Inspect products and materials for defects; remove non-conforming items.
• Ensure correct labeling and packaging configuration for all goods.
• Maintain supplies to prevent downtime and notify maintenance of issues.
• Record production counts and downtime as required.
• Collaborate with team to meet targets and schedules.
• Support continuous improvement in the packaging area.

Job description

Kelly is hiring for a Production/Process Equipment Operator II for a 12-month assignment contract role at Wilmington, IL 60481 with our prestigious client.

Job Title: Production/Process Equipment Operator II

Primary Location: Wilmington, IL 60481

12-month contract assignment - Onsite role

Pay rate: $20.81/hr. for day shift and $1 additionally for night shift.

Sunday - Tuesday Day Shift 6AM - 6PM

Sunday - Tuesday Night Shift 6PM - 6AM

Wed - Fri - Day Shift 6AM - 6PM

Optional extra day once a month to bring total number of hours worked to avg 40 hr per week. - Overtime eligible and available

Responsibilities

• Package finished cans or products safely and efficiently according to production standards and work instructions

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment, including conveyors, labeling systems, sealing equipment, and palletizing systems

• Inspect products and packaging materials for quality defects and remove non-conforming items from the line

• Ensure accurate labeling, coding, and packaging configuration for all finished goods

• Maintain proper supply of packaging materials (cartons, trays, tape, labels, etc.) to avoid downtime

• Perform basic machine adjustments or notify maintenance of equipment issues to keep lines running efficiently

• Follow all site safety policies, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards at all times

• Maintain clean and organized work areas to support safe and efficient operations

• Record production counts, packaging data, and downtime as required

• Assist with loading, palletizing, and preparing finished goods for shipment

• Work collaboratively with operators, leads, and supervisors to meet production targets and schedules

• Support continuous improvement and efficiency efforts within the packaging area

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus
• 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.

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