At Kelly® Professional & Industrial, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking Production Operators to work at a premier food manufacturing company in Elk Grove, IL. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Production Operator Details:

• 1^st Shift: 3am – 1:30pm, Monday through Thursday
  

• 2^nd Shift:1pm – 11:30pm, Monday through Thursday
  

• $18.00 – $18.50 per hour
  

• Mandatory OT possible on Friday
  

• Temp-to-hire job opportunity

Why you should apply to be a Production Operator?

• Join an incredible company that is a leader in the food manufacturing industry!
  

• Weekly pay on Fridays.
  

• Benefits available.
  

• Opportunity to be hired on full-time with comprehensive benefits offered by the company, encompassing Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance, as well as short-term/long-term disability coverage. Additional perks include Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) with matching contributions, Paid Time Off (PTO), Leave of Absence options, and participation in Well-Being Programs.
  

• With Kelly you have access to benefits and outstanding perks via https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks.

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

• Reading and following manufacturing order instructions to gather, measure, weigh, and document required ingredients.
  

• Loading ingredients (up to 50 lbs.) into a mixer, blending them according to time specifications, and unloading the mixer to transfer the mixed batch to the next process.
  

• Processing mixing batches through extrusion equipment to create the final product.
  

• Using product controls to conduct sensory checks, ensuring the finished product meets customer specifications throughout the extrusion process
  

• Managing and transferring finished products from extrusion and drying processes.
  

• Applying the final touches to finished products using our panning process, which involves loading finished product into polishing pans and adding liquid ingredients manually or through automation.
  

• Overseeing the transfer of finished products from extrusion processes to the next stage, utilizing drums, carts, or trays.
  

• Troubleshooting machines and making minor repairs as needed. 
  

• Using hand and electric pallet jacks.
  

• Other duties as assigned.

You may be a good fit for this position, if:

• You have 6 months of machine operation, production, assembly, or manufacturing experience.
  

• You can lift up to 50lbs frequently, climb ladders, and work in a fast-paced environment.
  

• You have strong English and Math skills.
  

• You can work overtime as needed.
  

• You have new steel toed shoes or can get some before starting.
  

• You have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

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 Production Operator today!

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