Production Operator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Junction City, KS (Job ID 10086237)

Description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly® comes in. We're seeking a Production Operator to work in Junction City, Kansas. Sounds good? Take a closer look below. We're here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won't miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Pay Rate: $17 per hour| Contract - 3 months| Schedule: Monday-Thursday

Why you should apply to be a Production Operator:

• Opportunity to work with a reputable company.
• Convenient morning shift timing (4:30AM to 3PM CST) from Monday to Thursday.
• Onsite position offering stability and growth opportunities.

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

1. Manage and execute daily production operations including coating, winding, finishing, and related equipment, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to production schedules.
2. Track and report production performance by monitoring output, material usage, and process efficiency; provide timely recommendations to improve quality, productivity, and overall operational success.
3. Maintain expertise in SOPs, safety protocols, and best practices, applying technical knowledge to ensure compliance with company standards and continuous improvement in production processes.
4. Ensure product quality and compliance with specifications, delivering flawless execution of production deliverables that align with company standards and customer expectations.
5. Collaborate with supervisors and team members to develop detailed production schedules, timelines, and resource tracking, while actively participating in team meetings to share updates on progress and results.
6. Promote a safe, organized, and professional work environment by maintaining machinery, tools, and work areas in clean condition, following company policies, labelling hazardous waste properly, and modelling ethical behaviour.
7. Support workforce development and continuous improvement by training and guiding less experienced employees, attending company-sponsored training sessions, and participating in quality, safety, waste reduction, and lean initiatives.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you have:

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• 1+ years' experience in manufacturing, production, or related industrial environment (or equivalent).
• Ability to operate and monitor production equipment with strong manual dexterity.
• Competence in reading and following SOPs, labels, and detailed instructions accurately.
• Skilled in using computers and internal software systems for data entry and reporting.
• Experience in equipment setup, adjustment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Strong focus on safety, environmental awareness, lean principles, and waste reduction practices.
• High attention to detail in executing production tasks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards.

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 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 a 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. 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.

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