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Production Laborer-Direct Hire
Kearny, NJ, US
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Direct Hire
21-23
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Energy and Utilities
First Shift (Day)
Kearny, NJ, US
21-23
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Energy and Utilities
On-site
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Kelly Services is hiring Production Laborers for direct-hire opportunities with a union manufacturing operation in Kearny, NJ.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on manufacturing work, working with metal components, and learning different production processes and equipment.
Location: Kearny, NJ
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Union Position
1st Shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Pay: $21.00–$23.00/hr
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Production Laborer, you’ll support production activities in areas such as deburring, laser cutting, and plate plasma operations.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Grinding and deburring metal parts
- Punching cut parts from sheet metal
- Sorting, organizing, and stacking finished parts onto pallets
- Moving materials throughout the facility using pallet jacks and/or forklifts
- Operating a PEM inserter machine
- Assisting with general production and material-handling needs
- Inspecting parts for basic quality and production requirements
- Keeping work areas clean and free of scrap, debris, and unnecessary materials
- Following production instructions, part numbers, and job requirements
- Supporting safe and efficient workflow throughout the manufacturing area
- Following all required environmental, safety, quality, and workplace procedures
What We’re Looking For
- Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
- Comfortable working as part of a production team
- Basic ability to identify part numbers, measurements, and production requirements
- Willingness to learn new manufacturing processes and equipment
- Dependable attendance and ability to work scheduled hours
- Strong attention to safety and quality
Forklift or material-handling experience is a plus.
Physical Requirements
Candidates must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift
- Safely move materials and metal components
- Perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift
- Work around manufacturing equipment, noise, heat, sparks, and metal dust
- Wear required PPE for the duration of the shift
- Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
Why You’ll Want This Job
- $21–$23/hr
- 1st-shift schedule
- Direct-hire opportunity
- Union position
- Hands-on manufacturing experience
- Opportunity to learn multiple production processes
- Stable weekday work environment
- Long-term growth potential
Start Your Manufacturing Career
If you have manufacturing experience, enjoy hands-on work, and want an opportunity to build your skills in a stable production environment, we want to hear from you.
Apply today for this direct-hire Production Laborer opportunity with Kelly Services in Kearny, NJ.
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