Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we’re here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re seeking a Production Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Reserve, LA. This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

Salary: $20.00 per hourShift: 6am-3:30pm

Ability to work overtime, a rotating schedule, additional hours, holidays, and weekends based on business needs

Why you should apply to be Production Operator:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for overtime
• Work for a respected leader in the manufacturing industry with a strong commitment to safety
• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic production environment
• Supportive culture that values safety, personal development, and teamwork

What’s a typical day as Production Operator? You’ll be:

• Performing all tasks associated with filling compressed gas cylinders and ton containers, including evacuating, cleaning, inspecting, testing, painting, replacing valves, filling, and tagging
• Rebuilding cylinder valves, loading and unloading trucks and trailers (including tankers), and connecting/disconnecting railcars
• Manufacturing bleach, analyzing product samples, and completing filling logs and other plant reports
• Performing minor maintenance tasks, attending safety and training classes, assisting with general plant housekeeping, and visually inspecting containers in accordance with DOT standards
• Participating as a part of the Emergency Response Team and supporting other duties as assigned

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bring one to two years of stable work experience, preferably in a production environment (required)
• Are able and willing to work overtime, a rotating schedule, additional hours, holidays, and weekends as needed (required)
• Can physically maneuver up to 50 lbs independently and 100 lbs with assistance (required)
• Have reliable transportation and a stable employment history (required)
• Are adaptable and open to evolving job duties as business needs change
• Can pass pre-employment testing, drug screen, and physical exam (required)
• Reside in or around the Reserve, LA area (no per diem or housing provided)
• Are safety-focused and able to follow all PPE requirements, including using steel-toe work shoes, safety glasses, company-issued uniform, high visibility clothing, bump cap, escape respirator, and other PPE as needed

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Production Operator today!

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. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Put your skills to work.

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.

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