
Production Operator Finishing
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At a glance
Job overview
Kelly Services is hiring a Production Operator Finishing. Join the manufacturing team as a Production Operator in the Finishing Department. This entry-level role involves operating equipment, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring high-quality output. It is an opportunity for candidates ready to learn, grow, and contribute to a fast-paced environment.
Key focus areas include Operate production equipment to transform raw materials into finished goods, Maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory and process records for all materials, and Perform in-process quality tests to ensure products meet required specifications.
Successful candidates bring Willingness To Learn New Skills, Willingness To Learn Company Procedures, and Ability To Follow Detailed Instructions. Important skills include Recordkeeping, Basic Documentation, Quality Tests, Collaboration, Effective Communication, and Reliability.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Production Operator – Finishing
Pay Rate: $20.33/hr
Shift Schedule: 3:15am – 3:30pm
Work Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (FHD Schedule)
Position Overview
Join our manufacturing team as a Production Operator in the Finishing Department! In this role, you will play an essential part in the production process by operating equipment, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring high-quality output throughout your shift. This is an entry-level opportunity perfect for candidates ready to learn, grow, and contribute to a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Operate production equipment to transform raw materials into finished goods.
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Maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory and process records for all materials.
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Perform in-process quality tests (such as hardness, weight, variation, pH, and moisture content) to ensure products meet required specifications.
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Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or product deficiencies to maintain optimal production.
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Follow blueprints, subassembly layouts, schematics, and written instructions for assembly and production tasks.
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Track orders, monitor work progress, and help coordinate workflow with production schedules.
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Work with materials planning, production, and maintenance staff to prepare and monitor master schedules.
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Request materials and coordinate delivery timelines as needed.
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Follow all established policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
Qualifications & Skills
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Entry-level: No prior experience or training required.
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Willingness to learn new skills and company procedures.
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Ability to follow detailed instructions, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
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Good recordkeeping and basic documentation skills.
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Comfortable performing and recording simple quality tests.
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Able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
Competencies
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Reliable, punctual, and proactive.
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Detail-oriented and consistent in following established procedures.
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Ability to perform routine tasks with professionalism and accuracy.
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.
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There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly ® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.
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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