Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Operator II
Location: Gurnee, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $17-19 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Job Summary:
The Operator II is an advanced operator capable of being assigned to any work center within the facility and successfully operating the equipment. This role supports safe, efficient production and ensures compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform duties of Operator roles, including:
  • Visually monitoring the molding process
  • Packing parts from injection molding and assembly machines
  • Inspecting product quality and packaging to ensure specifications are met
  • Lifting and carrying totes, and packing in accordance with weight or count
• Change and stock materials at machines (bags, daily supplies, etc.)
• Collaborate with Operator III to maintain safe and efficient production
• Read, comprehend, and adhere to company policies, as well as FDA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards
• Interpret and follow instructions and written procedures
• Support company safety and quality programs and initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on departmental needs

Job Specifications:

• Minimum 2–3 years experience in a manufacturing role within a similar industry/environment
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Work Instructions, and Product Specifications
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods
• Proficient in reading and writing English; able to interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Experience using scale, tape gun, and pallet jack
• Proficient with computers, including SAP and Microsoft Outlook

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan options
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

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.

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.