Packaging Operator

Job Description Job Title: Packaging Machine OperatorDepartment: ProductionLocation: Mt. Vernon, OH (On-site)Employment Type: Contract to HirePay Rate: $18.50 per hourSchedule: Nights, 12-hour shift (6:00 pm – 6:00 am), 2-2-3 schedule Job OverviewWe are seeking entry-level Packaging Machine Operators to join our production team in Mt. Vernon, OH. This role is essential to the packaging and quality of our finished goods and includes routine cleaning, machine operation, and supporting processes throughout the facility. If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in a manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply! Key Responsibilities Spot and move outbound trucks to material load docks, ensuring proper dock-lock proceduresReclaim off-quality Unbonded Loosefill and refeed materials to forehearthOperate the packaging equipment by placing bags on bagger snouts and ensuring proper packaging of finished materialPerform general cleanup duties (sweeping floors, blowing down lines/robots, cleaning break rooms, etc.)Assist with Preventative Maintenance processesFulfill special needs or tasks as determined by plant staffParticipate actively in plant safety and housekeeping programsPreferred Experience 1–3 years manufacturing experience preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to read, write, and speak EnglishUnderstand verbal and written instructionsStrong communication and organizational skillsAbility to multi-task effectivelyExcellent internal and external customer service skillsAbility to work well both independently and in a team environmentIntermediate mathematical skills requiredWhy Join Us? Competitive pay with potential for long-term employmentHands-on training and skill developmentTeam-oriented work environmentOpportunities for growth within the companyStable night shift schedule with a work-life balance (2-2-3 schedule)Apply today and take the next step in your manufacturing career!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.Get a complete career fit with Kelly.You're looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we're here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.About KellyWork 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.