Production Operator

Kelly Services; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO and holidays

Unionized environment

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking Production Operators for the Eau Claire, WI area. This role involves operating production equipment, monitoring line operations, and ensuring safety and quality adherence on a 2-2-3 6:00 PM – 6:10 AM schedule.

A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered, along with benefits and a comprehensive package. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of manufacturing experience (or equivalent training) and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience or equivalent training/education.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment and processes.
• Follow all plant safety rules and report incidents or unsafe conditions.
• Support safety, environmental, and quality objectives and targets.
• Understand and comply with regulatory, food safety, and quality standards (GMP).
• Promptly report food safety and quality issues.
• Maintain compliance with the Quality Management System.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement in all work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Computer proficiency

Off-shift readiness

Reliable attendance

Problem-solving

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Production Operator - Eau Claire, WI

Pay Rate: $27/hour + $2/hour Shift Differential

Schedule: 2-2-3 (6:00 PM - 6:10 AM; Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Unionized)

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) with Match, Quarterly Bonus, Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-term Disability, PTO, and more!

Position Overview:

We are seeking highly motivated Production Operators to join a dynamic and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in manufacturing who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to quality and safety.

Scope of the Role:

Production Operators will be responsible for operating various production equipment, monitoring line operations, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor production equipment and processes
• Follow all plant safety rules (including LOTO procedures and PPE) and report incidents or unsafe conditions immediately
• Support factory safety, environmental, and food safety objectives and targets
• Understand and comply with regulatory, food safety, and quality standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices
• Promptly report food safety and quality issues
• Maintain compliance with the Quality Management System
• Demonstrate continuous improvement in all work areas

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand for extended periods

Required Experience:

• 1+ year of previous manufacturing experience strongly preferred or equivalent training/education
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• 2-3 years in a regulated manufacturing environment (Food, Beverage, Pharma, CPG, etc.)
• Attention to detail and strong multitasking abilities
• Computer proficiency gained through work experience
• Willingness to work off-shift (no first shift) and overtime as required
• Reliable attendance and strong communication skills
• Improvement mindset and problem-solving skills
• Previous forklift experience a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive starting pay: $27/hour + $2/hr shift differential
• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Base pay increase after 90-day probationary period
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to make a real impact at a trusted, global company

Additional Benefits and Perks

• 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.

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 Affluent 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.