Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Production Operator
Company:  Kelly Services
Location:  Afton, MO
Pay:  $20/hour
Type:  Contract-to-Hire

Shift & Schedule:

• 1st Shift – 12-hour shifts
• 2-week rotating schedule:
  • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
  • Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Shifts- 6:30am-7:00pm or 6:30pm-7:00am

Position Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality food products. This role ensures all products meet company standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements while supporting daily production goals in a safe and clean work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Set up, monitor, and adjust machinery to maintain product quality and efficiency
• Perform routine quality checks and accurately document results
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP guidelines, and all food safety and sanitation requirements
• Complete production, downtime, safety, and sanitation documentation
• Identify and report equipment issues, product defects, and safety concerns
• Assist with equipment changeovers, basic troubleshooting, and routine cleaning
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift
• Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Collaborate with team members, maintenance, and quality teams to meet production goals
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic math, reading, and documentation skills
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Safety-focused with a high level of accountability
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Prior food manufacturing experience preferred

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and exposure to food allergens

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 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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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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