Production operator I

Kelly Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Production Operator I in Houston, TX. The role supports daily production tasks, operates machinery, and follows safety and quality standards in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities include powder coating operations, equipment monitoring, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while adhering to SOPs and safety checks daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test for safety protocols.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial production, or powder coating is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability and safety mindset.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level (Level 1) production, assembly, and powder coating operations.
• Monitor processing equipment and material handling in a powder coating and mining production environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in compliance with plant safety guidelines.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for product mixing, loading, and finishing.
• Complete required safety checks and equipment inspections daily.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Manual lifting 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Production Operator I

Location: Houston, TX 77015 (On-site)

Job Type: Temp-perm

Pay Rate: $17.00 / hour

Shift: 1st Shift

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Operator I to join our manufacturing and powder coating plant operations in Houston, TX. In this role, you will support daily production tasks, operate machinery, and adhere to strict safety and quality standards in an industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level (Level 1) production, assembly, and powder coating operations.

• Monitor processing equipment and material handling in a powder coating and mining production environment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in compliance with plant safety guidelines.

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for product mixing, loading, and finishing.

• Complete required safety checks and equipment inspections daily.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test as required for safety protocols in powder coating areas.

• Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial production, or powder coating is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to workplace safety.

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift materials up to 50 lbs 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. 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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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 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.