Production Operator

Kelly Services; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Safe workplace

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Production Operator to work at a premier manufacturing facility in Gary, IN. The role offers a third shift (10PM–6:30AM, Mon–Fri) and a starting pay of $19.00 per hour.

You will support safety, quality, and productivity initiatives in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include operating production lines, handling materials, performing inspections, managing inventory, and ensuring proper packaging and labeling for shipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred, not required.
• General work experience in manufacturing or similar environments is preferred.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and clear communication.
• Steel-toed boots are required; PPE provided as needed.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on role and can work the 3rd shift (10PM–6:30AM, Mon–Fri).
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant staff to maintain a safe and productive environment.
• Start and operate mixers and production lines.
• Off-load and move finished or work-in-progress products to pallets.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and track downtime.
• Ensure products are properly packaged, labeled, and staged for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Perform quality inspections using visual checks or basic tools.
• Maintain a clean work area following the 6S process.
• Complete paperwork and support production as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Clear communication

Steel-toed boots

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Gary, IN. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19.00 per hour

Shift: 3rd (10PM-6:30AM, Mon-Fri)

Why you should apply:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly pay options
• Opportunity to work at a leading manufacturing facility committed to safety and growth
• Positive, team-oriented work environment
• Gain valuable experience with a reputable industry leader

What’s a typical day, You’ll be:

• Assisting plant staff to maintain a safe and productive environment
• Starting and operating mixers and production lines
• Off-loading and moving finished or work-in-progress products to pallets
• Keeping accurate inventory counts and tracking downtime
• Ensuring products are properly packaged, labeled, and staged for shipment
• Loading and unloading trucks as needed
• Performing quality inspections using visual checks or basic tools
• Maintaining a clean work area following the 6S process
• Completing paperwork and supporting production as needed

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or GED (preferred, not required)
• Bring general work experience in manufacturing or similar environments (preferred)
• Are committed to safety, teamwork, and clear communication
• Can wear steel-toed boots (required); additional PPE provided as needed
• Thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on role and can work the 3rd shift (10PM–6:30AM, Mon–Fri)
• Are reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a high-performing team

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 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 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 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.