Production Operator - Rotating Shifts

Kelly Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Transit benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Production Operator to join a premier manufacturing client in Newark, Delaware. The position offers 8-hour rotating shifts (11pm–7am, 7am–3pm, 3pm–11pm) and a pay rate of $20–$22 per hour, dependent on experience.

You will set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, conduct inspections, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. You will be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for advancement and cross-training, supporting a strong

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and transfer knowledge to others.
• Comfortable with mandatory overtime as needed.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and perform QA analyses.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate extrusion lines, slitter, granulator and other production equipment per SOPs.
• Conduct routine equipment and area inspections and monitor processes for leaks or abnormalities.
• Perform product transfers, sampling and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to resolve production upsets.
• Communicate concerns and developments to management and assist with auxiliary duties.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Independent work

Leadership

Teamwork

QA analyses

Overtime

Material handling

Tools

Fork trucks

Scissor lifts

Extrusion lines

Slitter

Granulator

Job description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Production Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Newark, DE. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Pay Rate : $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience

Shift: 8-hour rotating shifts, Monday through Friday. Shifts include 11pm–7am, 7am–3pm, and 3pm–11pm. Team members remain on each shift for 4 weeks before rotating to the next.

Why you should apply to be Production Operator:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for advancement
• Work for a leading organization known for strong safety culture and employee well-being
• Be part of a collaborative team with cross-training opportunities
• Gain valuable manufacturing experience in a supportive environment

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

• Adhering to all safety procedures and participating in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives
• Setting up and operating extrusion lines, slitter, granulator, and other production equipment as per standard operating procedures
• Conducting routine equipment and area inspections, monitoring processes for leaks and abnormalities, and taking corrective action as needed
• Performing product transfers, sampling, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping in your assigned area
• Operating material handling equipment such as fork trucks and scissor lifts
• Troubleshooting process and equipment issues to identify and resolve production upsets
• Communicating concerns and developments promptly to management and assisting with auxiliary duties as assigned

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred)
• Are able to work independently and handle multiple assignments with minimal supervision
• Possess strong leadership, decision-making, and teamwork skills
• Can successfully give and receive feedback from peers and managers
• Are highly resourceful, able to learn new processes quickly, and transfer knowledge effectively to others
• Are comfortable with mandatory overtime as needed
• Have the ability to operate material handling equipment and perform QA analyses

What happens next?

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

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 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.

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