Production Packaging Associate

Kelly Services; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay (up to eight paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Syracuse, NY is hiring a Production Technician I to operate and maintain non-sterile filling, packaging, and labeling equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role requires a High School diploma and 6 months to 1 year of related experience, with an emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and following procedures.

The position offers a roughly $19.50 per hour pay, a 4-day workweek with early start times (6:00 am to 4:30 pm) and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production equipment including non-sterile filling, packaging, and labeling machines.
• Follow gowning, cleanliness, and aseptic techniques to ensure product quality.
• Accurately document production activities and communicate with supervisors and departments.
• Adhere to safety protocols and proper waste disposal procedures.
• Assist with equipment setup, cleaning, and troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Math basics

Follow procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 Technician I to work at a premier manufacturing client in Syracuse, NY. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19.50/hour

Shift: 4 days/week, 6 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday. Mandatory OT may require Monday - Friday.

Why you should apply to be Production Technician I:

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Safe, structured, and supportive work environment.
• Be part of a leading organization in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

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

• Operating and maintaining production equipment, including non-sterile filling, packaging, and labeling machines.
• Following gowning, cleanliness, and aseptic techniques to ensure product quality.
• Accurately documenting production activities and maintaining clear communication with supervisors and departments.
• Adhering to safety protocols and proper waste disposal procedures.
• Assisting with equipment setup, cleaning, and troubleshooting as needed.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bring 6 months to 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, effective teamwork, basic math skills, and the ability to follow procedures.
• Are comfortable standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs throughout your shift.

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.

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 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.