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Assistant Machine Operator

Kelly Services

West Chicago, ILTemporary$18.5–19.5/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.5–19.5/hr
Location
West Chicago, IL
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Kelly Services is hiring an Assistant Machine Operator. The Warehouse Assistant to Slitter Operator supports the Slitter Operator on the production floor, ensuring efficient and organized warehouse operations. This role involves preparing and labeling finished rolls, making cores, prepping the production area, and moving skids and rolls. The assistant also verifies pick lists, safely transports heavy rolls, removes scrap, and maintains a clean work area.

Key focus areas include Prepare and label finished rolls accurately for production orders., Make cores based on operator specifications., and Prep production area with skid and flooring to protect rolls..

Successful candidates bring Steel Toe Or Similar Protective Footwear, Company-Furnished Back Support, and Hearing Protection. Preferred (not required): Prepare And Label Finished Rolls, Make Cores Based On Operator Specifications, Prep Production Area With Skid And Flooring, and Move Skids To Slitter For Stacking Rolls.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Prepare and Label Finished RollsMake Cores Based on Operator SpecificationsPrep Production Area With Skid and FlooringMove Skids to Slitter for Stacking RollsOrganize and Move Rolls From Slitter to SkidsVerify Pick List Matches Roll CountSafely Transport Heavy Rolls Using LiftsPull Rolls From Stock InventoryRemove Scrap and Transport to CompactorMove Skids to Shipping Prep AreaMaintain Clean Work Area

Qualifications

Steel Toe or Similar Protective FootwearCompany-Furnished Back SupportHearing ProtectionForklift Certified

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: Warehouse Assistant to Slitter Operator

Pay: $18.50 - $19.50/hr

Location: West Chicago, Illinois

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Type: Possible Temporary to Hire

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Warehouse Assistant to Slitter Operator to join our team in West Chicago. This role supports the Slitter Operator on the production floor and plays a vital part in ensuring efficient, organized warehouse operations.

Essential Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

  • Prepare and label finished rolls accurately for production orders.

  • Make cores based on operator specifications.

  • Prep production area with skid and flooring to protect rolls.

  • Move skids efficiently to the slitter for stacking rolls.

  • Organize and move rolls from slitter to skids in a systematic pattern.

  • Verify pick list matches roll count for quality assurance.

  • Safely transport heavy rolls using lifts or request assistance as needed.

  • Pull rolls from stock inventory as directed.

  • Remove scrap and transport to compactor.

  • (If forklift certified) Move skids to shipping prep area.

  • Maintain a clean work area using dust mop or floor scrubber.

  • Assist with any other duties as assigned by management.

Protection Wear Required:

  • Steel toe or similar protective footwear at all times.

  • Company-furnished back support.

  • Hearing protection.

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.

Why Kelly ® ?

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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.

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.

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