A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
The Machine Operator Assistant supports the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment by assisting machine operators with machine setup, material handling, quality inspections, and housekeeping. This role helps maintain production schedules and ensures product quality and workplace safety. Interested candidates should be willing to perform a required employee skills test.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist machine operator with setup, changeovers, and production runs Load and unload raw materials and finished products Monitor product quality and report defects or equipment issues Perform basic quality inspections Remove scrap and keep work area clean and organized Package, label, stack, and prepare finished products for shipment Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and company policies Support preventative maintenance activities as directed Maintain accurate production and quality records Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and minimize downtime Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED preferred 1-2 years minimum experience working in a manufacturing environment Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn Ability to read work orders and follow instructions Basic math and measurement skills Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Manufacturing or corrugated packaging experience preferred Forklift experience (or willingness to become certified) Strong attention to detail, good attendance, reliability, and a positive team-oriented attitude
Physical Requirements:
Stand and walk frequently Occasionally sit, reach, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend Frequently handle and finger objects Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally Push/pull up to 40 lbs occasionally Work around moving machinery, industrial equipment, and occasionally in outside weather Noise level is usually loud Ability to use PPE (steel toe shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, etc.) Success in
This Role:
Dependable, safety-focused, eager to learn, works well with operators to maintain quality, productivity, and efficient machine performance. 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. Find what's next with Kelly®. As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined. 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.
