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Production Operator

Kelly Services

Saint Louis, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Government, Food Production, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Mathematics, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Safety, Production Support, Quality Management, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
2 days ago
General Information

Name

Production Operator

Employment Type

Temp to Hire

Position level

Full-time

Virtual/Remote?

No

Labor Category

Light Industrial

Date

17-Apr-2026

City

Saint Louis

State

Missouri

Country

United States

Ref #

9247855403

Description & Requirements

Description

Job Title: Production Operator
Company: Kelly Services
Location: Afton, MO
Pay: $20/hour
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift & Schedule:
  • 1st Shift - 12-hour shifts
  • 2-week rotating schedule:
    • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
    • Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Position Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality food products. This role ensures all products meet company standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements while supporting daily production goals in a safe and clean work environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Operate production and packaging equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Set up, monitor, and adjust machinery to maintain product quality and efficiency
  • Perform routine quality checks and accurately document results
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP guidelines, and all food safety and sanitation requirements
  • Complete production, downtime, safety, and sanitation documentation
  • Identify and report equipment issues, product defects, and safety concerns
  • Assist with equipment changeovers, basic troubleshooting, and routine cleaning
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift
  • Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
  • Collaborate with team members, maintenance, and quality teams to meet production goals
  • Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Qualifications & Skills
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Basic math, reading, and documentation skills
  • Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation
  • Team-oriented with strong communication skills
  • Safety-focused with a high level of accountability
  • Reliable, punctual, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
  • Prior food manufacturing experience preferred
Requirements
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift
  • Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule
  • Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and exposure to food allergens


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.

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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.

About the Company

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Kelly Services

Finding great work for top talent. 

Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.

Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.

 

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1946
WEBSITE
https://www.mykelly.com/

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