Production Team Member

Kelly Services; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OT opportunities

Temp to hire

PPE provided

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Production Team Member in Lapeer, MI for several shifts at $19.15/hr. This temp-to-hire role requires hands-on work across assembly, inspection, and packaging within a hot manufacturing environment.

OT may be available; PPE is provided and steel-toe safety shoes are required. Responsibilities include feeding materials into equipment, loading/unloading parts, quality decisions, and maintaining material flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing/production experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and follow standard work instructions and safety rules.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Ability to make basic quality decisions per instructions.
• Forklift experience preferred; able to operate powered equipment as assigned.
• Ability to operate hand tools and production equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations through hands-on work in assembly, inspection, preparation and packaging.
• Feed materials into automated or mechanical equipment per standard work instructions.
• Load, unload, rack and unrack parts to maintain material flow.
• Inspect and prepare parts to meet customer and quality specs.
• Record production activity and inventory transactions using scanners or systems.
• Move materials to downstream stations to maintain production flow.
• Operate forklifts, tuggers, carts, drills, sanders and other tools as assigned.
• Perform basic equipment inspections and report safety/quality concerns.
• Follow safety procedures to prevent unexpected startup during maintenance.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and support 5S practices.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Production Team Member

Location: Lapeer, MI

Pay rate: $19.15/hr all shifts pay same rate.

Temp to hire

Shifts Available:

1st: 6:45am-3:15pm

2nd 2:45pm-11:15pm

3rd: 10:45pm-7:15am Sun-Thurs.

OT possible on all shifts, both mandatory(advance notice provided) and voluntary OT.

Steel toes required. Must be comfortable working in a hot environment.

PPE provided: Double ear plugs, safety glasses, and gloves

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations by performing hands‑on work throughout the manufacturing process, including assembly, inspection, preparation, and packaging of bathing products.
• Feed raw materials and components into automated or mechanical production equipment according to standard work instructions.
• Load, unload, rack, and unrack parts throughout the manufacturing process while maintaining proper material flow.
• Clean, inspect, trim, repair, and prepare parts to meet established customer and quality specifications.
• Inspect finished and in‑process products and make appropriate quality decisions based on established standards, work instructions, blueprints, and visual requirements.
• Package and unpack materials, components, and finished goods according to production and customer requirements.
• Accurately record production activity, material usage, and inventory transactions using scanners, electronic tracking systems, or other designated systems.
• Collect, document, and report production and quality information as required.
• Move materials and deliver parts to downstream operations to maintain efficient production flow and minimize downtime.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles and production equipment, including forklifts, tuggers, hand carts, drills, sanders, polishers, and other assigned tools and equipment.
• Perform basic equipment inspections and promptly report safety, quality, equipment, or operational concerns to leadership.
• Follow established safety procedures to prevent unexpected machine startup during maintenance and other potentially hazardous activities.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, visual diagrams, equipment manuals, and standard work instructions.
• Follow all applicable safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and established OSHA‑related safety practices.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas using 5S and other standard workplace organization practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and production efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leaders, and support functions to ensure production and operational requirements are met.
• Work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment and demonstrate flexibility to support changing production needs and priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, efficient, and reliable production operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to learn and follow standard work instructions, production procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, visual diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to make basic quality decisions based on established standards and work instructions.
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required; willingness and ability to operate powered industrial vehicles as assigned.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, production equipment, and other assigned machinery following appropriate training.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Ability to regularly lift, bend, reach, and work at various heights, including below waist level and above shoulder level.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the production area for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely around machinery, production equipment, moving materials, and other manufacturing hazards.
• Ability and willingness to work daily overtime and weekend hours as dictated by the production schedule.

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.

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 government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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