At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Utility Operator to work at a premier manufacturing facility in Kearny, NJ. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Job title: Utility Operator

Location:  Kearny, NJ 07032

Pay: $24.86/hr; Direct hire opportunity

Shift: 5:45 pm to 6:00 am – 36/48 schedule

Why you should apply to be a Utility Operator:

• Competitive pay rate at $24.86 per hour
  

• Strong focus on safety procedures and plant initiatives
  

• Opportunity to work with a reputable and reliable production team
  

• Be part of a company committed to quality and professional growth

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

• Monitoring end-of-line operations to ensure the consistent production of quality shingles
  

• Following and enforcing all safety rules, maintaining good housekeeping, and participating in safety and TPM activities
  

• Performing laminator quality checks, layered process audits, and measuring shingles
  

• Removing off-spec products, monitoring material issues, removing splices, and ensuring proper bundle stacking
  

• Working with auto catcher operations and supporting all production areas
  

• Clearing machine jams, assisting in machine cleaning, performing preventive maintenance, wrapping finished products, and participating in process teams
  

• Entering data on the computer, verifying paperwork, and supporting teamwork during shifts
  

• Reporting directly to the Production Shift Supervisor

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
  

• Bring more than 1 year of experience in a production or warehouse setting
  

• Are capable of reading Human Machine Interface and conveyor controls
  

• Possess basic math and computer data entry skills
  

• Are flexible with shift work, have a steady work history, and demonstrate reliable attendance
  

• Can read, write, and speak English fluently
  

• Are able to obtain a forklift license (or already have one preferred)
  

• Can repeatedly lift and move items weighing 40-100 lbs with assistance and are comfortable with frequent standing, climbing, and exposure to a manufacturing environment

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 a Utility Operator today!

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