Production Operator

Kelly Services; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Safety culture and training

Hands-on production experience

Paid holidays and benefits

Job summary

Kelly Services in Reserve, LA is seeking a Production Operator to support a premier manufacturing client. The role involves filling compressed gas cylinders and ton containers, inspecting, testing, painting, and tagging, with overtime and weekend work as needed.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in production, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Safety and DOT compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of stable production experience.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs independently, 100 lbs with assistance.
• Reliable transportation and stable employment history.
• Willing to follow PPE and safety protocols.
• DOT standards awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Fill compressed gas cylinders and ton containers, evacuate, clean, inspect, test, paint, replace valves, fill and tag.
• Rebuild cylinder valves, load/unload trucks and trailers (including tankers), connect/disconnect railcars.
• Manufacture bleach, analyze product samples, complete filling logs and other plant reports.
• Perform minor maintenance, attend safety/training classes, assist with housekeeping, visually inspect containers per DOT standards.
• Participate as part of the Emergency Response Team and support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Overtime availability

Production environment experience

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we’re here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re seeking a Production Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Reserve, LA. This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Shift: 6am-3:30pm

Ability to work overtime, a rotating schedule, additional hours, holidays, and weekends based on business needs

Why you should apply to be Production Operator:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for overtime

• Work for a respected leader in the manufacturing industry with a strong commitment to safety

• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic production environment

• Supportive culture that values safety, personal development, and teamwork

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

• Performing all tasks associated with filling compressed gas cylinders and ton containers, including evacuating, cleaning, inspecting, testing, painting, replacing valves, filling, and tagging

• Rebuilding cylinder valves, loading and unloading trucks and trailers (including tankers), and connecting/disconnecting railcars

• Manufacturing bleach, analyzing product samples, and completing filling logs and other plant reports

• Performing minor maintenance tasks, attending safety and training classes, assisting with general plant housekeeping, and visually inspecting containers in accordance with DOT standards

• Participating as a part of the Emergency Response Team and supporting other duties as assigned

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required)

• Bring one to two years of stable work experience, preferably in a production environment (required)

• Are able and willing to work overtime, a rotating schedule, additional hours, holidays, and weekends as needed (required)

• Can physically maneuver up to 50 lbs independently and 100 lbs with assistance (required)

• Have reliable transportation and a stable employment history (required)

• Are adaptable and open to evolving job duties as business needs change

• Can pass pre-employment testing, drug screen, and physical exam (required)

• Reside in or around the Reserve, LA area (no per diem or housing provided)

• Are safety-focused and able to follow all PPE requirements, including using steel-toe work shoes, safety glasses, company-issued uniform, high visibility clothing, bump cap, escape respirator, and other PPE as needed

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.

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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.

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 Affirreative 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.