Production Operator

Kelly Services; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Climate-controlled environment

Safety equipment provided

Eight paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Production Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in North Charleston, SC. The role involves operating packaging and coating equipment, supporting the production process, and ensuring a safe, efficient operation.

You will work a night shift (6p-6a) with a rotating weekly schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary. A High School Diploma is required, and forklift experience with the ability to lift 50 lbs is needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Candidate should be able to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred (at least 1 year).
• Forklift operation experience is required.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging and coating equipment (automatic baggers, palletizers, hand-add stations, coating lines).
• Support production from raw material handling to final packaging and warehousing.
• Load/unload trucks and perform cycle counts of materials.
• Maintain clean, organized packaging and production areas.
• Communicate effectively with other shifts, maintenance, and QA personnel.
• Troubleshoot equipment/process issues and pursue continuous improvement.
• Serve as a production leader to ensure smooth coating and blending processes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking a Production Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in North Charleston, SC. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We're here to help you find something great that works for you - so you won't miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19.50/hour

Shift: Night shift position 6p-6a with rotating weekly schedule, shifts assignments are on a 12-hour basis that does involve occasional overtime, weekends, and holiday coverage as necessary, site may run up to 24 x 7 schedule, willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Why you should apply to be Production Operator:

• Competitive pay rate with night shift differential

• Work in a climate-controlled warehouse environment

• All necessary safety equipment provided (hard hat, high vis vest, and safety glasses)

• Opportunity to join a leading manufacturing organization with a strong safety culture

• Gain valuable experience in an innovative and growing industry

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

• Operating packaging and coating equipment, including automatic baggers, palletizers, hand-add stations, and fertilizer coating lines

• Supporting the production process from raw material handling to final packaging and warehousing

• Loading and unloading trucks, and performing cycle counts of materials

• Maintaining a clean and organized packaging and production area

• Communicating effectively with other shifts, maintenance, and QA personnel

• Troubleshooting equipment and process issues, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

• Serving as a production leader to ensure smooth coating and blending processes

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

• Can lift 50 lbs, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and perform tasks at elevated heights (15-30 feet)

• Are willing to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Possess strong communication and multitasking skills

• Have basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, and computer proficiency

• Have at least 1 year of experience in manufacturing (preferred)

• Are experienced in forklift operation (required)

• Are familiar with industry-standard cleaning tools and committed to maintaining a safety-focused work environment

• (Preferred) Have experience with DCS/HMI systems, inventory management, process control, Lean Manufacturing, or intermediate mechanical experience

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.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you're looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture - we're dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

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 Assertive 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.