Production Operator - Extrusion Manufacturing

Kelly Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $21/hr

Shift differential $1/hr

Two 15-min breaks

30-min lunch break

Full-time role

Training & development

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Production Operator I for the Extrusion Department. This hands-on role supports daily extrusion operations, assists with equipment, changeovers, packaging, and quality standards to ensure safe, efficient production.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour with a $1 shift differential, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM shifts, two paid breaks and a 30‑minute lunch. This full-time position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and on-time attendance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of required Packer I and Production Operator I assessments (forming or printing).
• Ability to read and follow operating instructions, safety procedures, and work guidelines
• Basic math skills and attention to detail
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with machinery and elevated noise levels
• Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine setup, product changes, and production line support
• Monitor equipment and assist with efficient operation of extrusion processes
• Package finished products by bagging, boxing, labeling, and palletizing materials
• Perform quality checks and inspections to ensure product standards are met
• Complete production paperwork, logs, and documentation accurately
• Operate scrap grinder equipment and support recycling processes
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all safety, housekeeping, GMP, and food safety requirements
• Attend daily shift meetings and be clocked in and ready 15 minutes before the scheduled shift start time

Skills

Packer I assessments

Production Operator I assessments

Reading and following instructions

Basic math

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Safety and teamwork

Reliable attendance

Job description

Job Description

Production Operator I – Extrusion Manufacturing

Now Hiring: Production Operator I – Extrusion Department

Are you looking for a stable manufacturing career with competitive pay and opportunities to grow? We are seeking dependable, motivated Production Operator I team members to join our extrusion operations. This hands‑on position plays a key role in producing high‑quality products while supporting safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

As a Production Operator I, you will support daily extrusion operations by assisting with equipment, production processes, packaging, and quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with machine setup, product changes, and production line support
• Monitor equipment and assist with efficient operation of extrusion processes
• Package finished products by bagging, boxing, labeling, and palletizing materials
• Perform quality checks and inspections to ensure product standards are met
• Complete production paperwork, logs, and documentation accurately
• Operate scrap grinder equipment and support recycling processes
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all safety, housekeeping, GMP, and food safety requirements
• Attend daily shift meetings and be clocked in and ready 15 minutes before the scheduled shift start time

Pay & Schedule

Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour

Extrusion Department Shifts:

• F & H Shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Shift Differential:

• Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• No shift differential applies for hours worked between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Paid Breaks

• Two paid 15-minute breaks
• One paid 30-minute lunch break

Qualifications

• Successful completion of required Packer I and Production Operator I assessments (forming or printing)
• Ability to read and follow operating instructions, safety procedures, and work guidelines
• Basic math skills and attention to detail
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with machinery and elevated noise levels
• Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive starting pay of $21/hour
• Additional shift differential opportunities
• Paid breaks
• Stable full‑time manufacturing opportunity
• Hands‑on training and skill development
• Team‑focused work environment

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. 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.

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