Production Operator Finishing

Kelly Services; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus & holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in the United States is seeking a Production Operator – Finishing for our manufacturing team. You will operate finishing equipment, maintain inventory records, and perform basic quality checks to ensure product quality during your shift.

This entry-level position is ideal for candidates eager to learn, grow, and contribute in a fast-paced environment, with a 3:15am–3:30pm shift schedule and Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, plus every other Wednesday workdays.

Qualifications

• Entry-level; no prior experience required.
• Willingness to learn new skills and company procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety guidelines.
• Good recordkeeping and basic documentation skills.
• Comfortable performing and recording simple quality tests.
• Able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to transform raw materials into finished goods.
• Maintain accurate inventory and process records for materials.
• Perform in-process quality tests (hardness, weight, pH, moisture) to meet specs.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or product deficiencies.
• Follow blueprints, layouts, and instructions for assembly tasks.
• Track orders and coordinate workflow with production schedules.
• Coordinate with materials planning, production, and maintenance staff.
• Request materials and coordinate delivery timelines as needed.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Entry-level

Willingness to learn

Follow detailed instructions

Recordkeeping

Quality testing

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Job Description

Production Operator – Finishing

Pay Rate: $20.33/hr

Shift Schedule: 3:15am – 3:30pm

Work Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (FHD Schedule)

Join our manufacturing team as a Production Operator in the Finishing Department! In this role, you will play an essential part in the production process by operating equipment, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring high-quality output throughout your shift. This is an entry-level opportunity perfect for candidates ready to learn, grow, and contribute to a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to transform raw materials into finished goods.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory and process records for all materials.
• Perform in-process quality tests (such as hardness, weight, variation, pH, and moisture content) to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or product deficiencies to maintain optimal production.
• Follow blueprints, subassembly layouts, schematics, and written instructions for assembly and production tasks.
• Track orders, monitor work progress, and help coordinate workflow with production schedules.
• Work with materials planning, production, and maintenance staff to prepare and monitor master schedules.
• Request materials and coordinate delivery timelines as needed.
• Follow all established policies, procedures, and safety protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Entry-level: No prior experience or training required.
• Willingness to learn new skills and company procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Good recordkeeping and basic documentation skills.
• Comfortable performing and recording simple quality tests.
• Able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Competencies

• Reliable, punctual, and proactive.
• Detail-oriented and consistent in following established procedures.
• Ability to perform routine tasks with professionalism and accuracy.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• 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 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 g