Production Associate

Kelly Services; Switz City (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Safe work environment

Forklift training included

Support agricultural industry

Strong safety & quality culture

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Production Technician in Switz City, IN. The role offers pay rates of $19.50–$22.50 per hour and a 36-48 hour workweek across all shifts.

This entry-level position includes training, including forklift operation, and supports the agricultural industry with a focus on safety and quality. You will operate equipment, follow SOPs, and handle physical tasks such as lifting up to 60 pounds while working onsite and complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read and write in English fluently.
• Willing to work onsite and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating manufacturing equipment and following safety protocols.
• Following work instructions and SOPs to maintain quality.
• Standing for extended periods and lifting up to 60 pounds as needed.
• Operating a sitting-type forklift (training provided).

Skills

Reading & writing English

Onsite work capability

Physical stamina

Forklift operation (training provided)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

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 Production Technician to work at a premier agricultural manufacturing organization in Switz City, IN. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $19.50–$22.50 per hour

Shift: All Shifts

36-48 hours/week; 5 or 6 days with 8-hour shifts

Why you should apply to be Manufacturing Technician I:

• Competitive pay rates with opportunities for overtime
• Work in a safe, fast-paced, and supportive team environment
• Entry-level opportunity with training provided—including forklift training
• Play a key role in supporting the agricultural industry and global food supply
• Join a reputable organization with a strong commitment to safety and quality

What’s a typical day as Manufacturing Technician I? You’ll be:

• Safely operating manufacturing equipment and strictly following all safety protocols
• Utilizing work instructions and standard operating procedures to maintain high quality standards
• Standing on concrete for extended periods while wearing steel toe boots
• Using stairs and lifting loads up to 60 pounds as needed
• Operating computers and performing basic data entry
• Operating a sitting-type forklift (training provided)
• Working in environments with possible exposure to dust and insects
• Participating in an interview and facility tour as part of the hiring process

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Are able to read and write in English fluently
• Have reliable transportation and can work onsite as scheduled
• Are comfortable with physical requirements including prolonged standing, stair use, and lifting up to 60 pounds

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. 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 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.

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 (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 Aff… 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.