Production Associate

Kelly Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Production Associate in New York. You will support daily production operations, uphold safety and quality, and contribute to a fast-paced, teamwork-driven environment. Solid transportation is required, and steel-toed footwear is expected or provided as needed.

Responsibilities include handling carts and trays, maintaining 5S organization, and reporting discrepancies. PPE and HACCP/GMP compliance are essential, with duties potentially extending to the kitchen area as

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Stand, walk and be on your feet up to 10 hours per shift.
• Work in cold environments (38°F) with provided attire.
• Able to wear PPE including hearing protection.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance and perform active movements.
• Reliable transportation to and from work is a must.
• Follow written and verbal instructions; strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete production tasks with limited supervision and prioritize safety at all times.
• Transfer carts of production and product trays in and out of chillers (38°F), ensuring proper organization in the WIP area.
• Attend to product alignment at the Garvey table area.
• Flip trays and rework products that are below specifications as needed.
• Keep your work area clean and organized, following our 5S program.
• Immediately report discrepancies in product information to Supervisors/Leads.
• Wear and maintain provided PPE (white lab jacket, helmet, protective glasses, shoe covers, hearing protection).
• Follow HACCP principles, GMP, and comply with Food and Personal Safety Procedures and company policies.
• May assist in the Kitchen area and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-3:30 PM (shift schedules may include weekends; hours subject to business needs)

Position Overview

We are seeking reliable and hardworking Production Associates to join our team. In this essential role, you will support daily production operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.

Solid transportation is required.

Steel-toed shoes are required. If you do not have them, we may provide composite safety shoe covers.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately complete production tasks with limited supervision and prioritize safety at all times
• Transfer carts of production and product trays in and out of chillers (38? F), ensuring proper organization in the WIP (Work In Progress) area
• Attend to product alignment at the Garvey table area
• Flip trays and rework products that are below specifications as needed
• Keep your work area clean and organized, following our "5 S" organizational program
• Immediately report discrepancies in product information to Supervisors/Leads
• Wear and maintain provided PPE (white lab jacket, helmet, protective glasses, shoe covers, hearing protection)
• Follow all HACCP principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and comply with Food and Personal Safety Procedures and company policies
• May assist in the Kitchen area and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to stand, walk, and be on your feet up to 10 hours per shift
• Comfortable working in cold environments (chiller room, 38? F) with appropriate attire (provided, if needed)
• Able to wear all required PPE, including hearing protection in a noisy environment
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance and perform frequent active movements (bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, etc.)
• Comfortable handling, moving, and flipping production trays and transferring carts in/out of chillers
• Possess basic math skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• Willing to perform duties across various production areas and temperature zones, including dusty and hot/cold environments
• Reliable transportation to and from work is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Previous food industry experience a plus

Benefits

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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