Production Operator

Kelly Services; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Medical/Dental/Vision; Telemedicine

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Chemical Production Operator to work directly with a specialty manufacturing organization in Georgetown, SC on a direct hire basis. The role involves operating reactors, dryers, packaging technology, and related process equipment on a rotating 12-hour schedule with 3 or 4 shifts per week.

Ideal candidates have production or chemical manufacturing experience, can read and follow English instructions, and possess basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in a production or chemical manufacturing environment (highly preferred).
• Able to read, speak, understand, and follow written instructions in English.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel preferred).
• Able to follow OSHA standards for wearing a respirator (must be clean-shaven except for a mustache).
• Previous forklift experience (preferred).
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Can follow safety procedures for confined space and lockout/tagout (LOTO).

Responsibilities

• Operating and controlling process equipment such as reactors, dryers, hoppers, packaging technology, valves, and vents.
• Loading and staging raw materials to production equipment and production areas.
• Performing weighing operations, including gross vs net weight calculations.
• Packaging intermediates and final products using both automated and manual equipment.
• Following batch sheet SOPs and quality standards, including monitoring cycle time, temperature, flow rate, and raw materials.
• Using computer and control room systems to direct processes and/or people.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment per company and OSHA standards.
• Performing quality control sampling of in-process materials.

Skills

Production experience

Safety awareness

English literacy

Computer basics

Forklift experience

Tools

Industrial equipment operation

Job description

Chemical Production Operator | Direct Hire | Georgetown, SC | $24-27/hr. based on skills and experience | Rotating 12-hour schedule – work only 3 or 4 shifts per week

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Chemical Production Operator to work directly with a specialty manufacturing organization, in Georgetown, SC. This is a direct hire opportunity. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Why you should apply to be a Chemical Production Operator:

• Competitive pay rate based on your skills and experience

• Direct hire opportunity with a stable, industry-leading organization

• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on safety and innovation

• Gain valuable experience operating advanced chemical production equipment

What’s a typical day as a Chemical Production Operator? You’ll be:

• Operating and controlling process equipment such as reactors, dryers, hoppers, packaging technology, valves, and vents

• Loading and staging raw materials to production equipment and production areas

• Performing weighing operations, including gross vs net weight calculations

• Packaging intermediates and final products using both automated and manual equipment

• Following batch sheet SOPs and quality standards, including monitoring cycle time, temperature, flow rate, and raw materials

• Using computer and control room systems to direct processes and/or people

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment per company and OSHA standards

• Performing quality control sampling of in-process materials

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have previous experience in a production or chemical manufacturing environment (highly preferred)

• Are able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends

• Can read, speak, understand, and follow written instructions in English

• Have basic computer skills (Word, Excel preferred)

• Are comfortable working in environments with moving mechanical parts and chemicals, and occasionally outdoors

• Are able to follow OSHA standards for wearing a respirator (must be clean-shaven except for a mustache)

• Have previous forklift experience (preferred)

• Are able to work overtime as needed

• Can follow safety procedures for confined space and lockout/tagout (LOTO)

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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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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.