Production Associate

About the role

We are seeking a dependable Production Operator I to support our Padding Department manufacturing operations. This hands-on position is responsible for operating and monitoring padding production equipment, packaging finished products, performing quality checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor padding production equipment according to established work instructions.
• Assist with machine setup, product changeovers, and startup activities.
• Package, bag, box, label, and palletize finished products to customer specifications.
• Inspect products throughout the production process to ensure quality standards are met.
• Accurately complete production records, quality documentation, and downtime logs.
• Operate scrap grinding equipment and support recycling and waste reduction efforts.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas following 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Follow all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and food safety requirements.
• Communicate production issues, equipment concerns, and quality observations to supervisors and team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of required Production Operator assessments or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with varying noise levels.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and commitment to safety and quality.

Pay

Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour. Shift Differential: +$1.00 per hour for hours worked between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. No shift differential for hours worked between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Schedule

Shift Schedule: A Shift: 12:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Employees must be clocked in and ready for the daily shift meeting 15 minutes prior to their scheduled shift start time. Break Policy: All Employees Receive Two paid 15-minute breaks and One paid 30-minute lunch break.

Benefits

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.