Production Operator

Kelly Services; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Manufacturing Production Operator in Minnesota for a Friday–Sunday overnight schedule (5:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m.). You will operate equipment converting raw materials into finished products, perform in-process quality checks, and maintain production records.

Training may occur on other shifts during the first weeks to ensure a smooth integration. You’ll troubleshoot issues, follow blueprints, track inventory, and coordinate with materials planning and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Dependable candidates with a strong commitment to reliable attendance.
• Willing to train on other shifts during the initial weeks.
• Interest in a stable, long-term manufacturing role.
• Ability to follow established procedures and complete routine production tasks.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment according to established procedures.
• Record raw materials used and maintain accurate production records.
• Perform in-process tests such as hardness, weight, variation, pH, and moisture content.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and help troubleshoot issues.
• Follow blueprints, layouts, and schematics as needed.
• Track orders, completed work, and inventory.
• Coordinate production needs with materials planning, production, and maintenance teams.
• Help monitor schedules and determine material needs and delivery timing.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Willingness to learn

Follow procedures

Overnight shift availability

Job description

Manufacturing Production Operator

Pay: $22.20 per hour

Schedule: Friday–Sunday, 5:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m.

Training: During the first few weeks, training may take place on other shifts. This may include weekday training or weekend morning hours to support your training and integration into the role.

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Production Operator, you'll operate equipment that transforms raw materials into finished products. You'll perform in-process quality checks, maintain accurate production and inventory records, and help troubleshoot equipment or product issues to keep production running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Operate manufacturing equipment according to established procedures.
• Record raw materials used and maintain accurate, up-to-date production records and data sheets.
• Perform in-process tests, which may include checking hardness, weight, variation, pH, and moisture content.
• Identify equipment malfunctions or product deficiencies and help troubleshoot issues.
• Follow blueprints, subassembly layouts, and schematics as needed.
• Track orders received, work completed, and inventory.
• Coordinate production needs with materials planning, production, and maintenance personnel.
• Help monitor schedules and determine material needs and delivery timing.

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable candidates with a strong commitment to reliable, consistent attendance.
• Ability to work the Friday–Sunday overnight schedule and attend training on other shifts during the first few weeks.
• Interest in a stable, long-term opportunity in manufacturing.
• Ability to follow established procedures and complete routine production tasks.
• Willingness to learn job skills, company policies, and procedures.

This position is suitable for candidates with little or no prior relevant training or work 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. 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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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.

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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.