Production Operator i

Job Description

Job Description

Production Operator I

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Production Operator I to work at a premier manufacturing client in Stanley, VA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $17-$21 per hour, based on experience
1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm ($17 - $19 p/h)
2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm to 1:30 am ($19 - $21 p/h) 
Location: Richmond, VA 22851
Position Type: Entry Level, Temp to Hire

Why you should apply to be Production Operator I:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunity for growth and skill development.
• Work for a respected industry leader committed to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience in high-demand manufacturing and production environments.
• Develop your craftsmanship and attention to detail while working with industry-standard tools.

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

• Performing production, assembly, and general labor tasks focused on door manufacturing.
• Conducting visual quality checks on stacks of doors and repairing defects using hand tools such as glue guns, palm sanders, sanding blocks, chisels, and putty knives.
• Restacking approved doors, pushing pallets and stacks on conveyors, and preparing doors for paint booths.
• Documenting unrepairable doors and collaborating with other departments to maintain quality standards.
• Operating jump tracks, straightening doors, and pushing door stacks onto infeed tracks.
• Working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with continuous focus on inspection and defect identification.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have experience or interest in production, assembly, or general labor roles—especially in manufacturing.
• Can read and interpret work instructions and specifications, and have a keen eye for detail.
• Are skilled in or willing to learn the use of woodworking tools and repair techniques (e.g., glue gun, palm sander, chisel, putty knife).
• Can manually lift, slide, and flip materials or doors up to 80 lbs, and are comfortable with bending, stooping, twisting, and standing for long periods.
• Thrive in fast-paced settings and communicate effectively with team members to address process-oriented issues quickly.
• Are able to work in environments that may be noisy, dusty, and subject to temperature changes.
• Hold a High School diploma or equivalent.

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 I today!

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