Production Worker / Machine Operator

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re hiring Production Workers / Machine Operators to work at a leading food manufacturer in Owatonna, MN.

TRAINING PROVIDED-train to run a machine and drive a forklift!

If you've worked at a home improvement store, moving company, large appliance delivery company, or if you have experience stocking shelves and loading / unloading trucks and similar, we want to hear from you!

4-day work week

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shift $18 per hour 6 am to 4 : 30 pm, Mon-Thurs or 2nd shift $19 per hour 4 pm to 2 : 30 am Mon-Thurs

Weekly pay, temp to hire in 90 days or less, benefits available!

What’s a typical day as a Machine Operator / Production Worker? :

• Operate machines to produce food products
• Record materials and machine functions / readings and finished goods.
• Adjust machine settings to manufacture products to quality specifications.
• Identify when machine functions are not operating properly.
• Clean machines and support equipment.
• Weigh, read, identify and load raw materials.
• Disassemble, clean, and re-assemble parts.
• Operate a forklift to transfer finished product (training provided)
• Clean and organize of production supply storage areas.
• Move finished product within the facility.
• Stock pallets, package supplies, and other production supplies.

Why you should apply to be a Machine Operator :

• 4-day work week
• Weekly pay
• Benefits available through Kelly after 30 days or less
• Temp to hire (90 days or less) with pay increase and addl benefits incl 401K and PTO
• Training provided-learn to operate machines and drive a forklift!
• Safe and clean working environment
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

This job might be an outstanding fit if you :

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have warehouse, manufacturing, production, factory, assembly, stocking, machine operation, or food handling experience
• Previous workers of large home improvement stores, moving companies, large appliance delivery companies and similar are encouraged to apply!
• Can lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds (with assistance).
• Ability to pass written test for certification of fork truck operation- training provided.
• Have basic computer skills

Jobs require lifting 35 lbs. repeatedly, bending, reaching, stooping, walking and moving all shift.

Kerry Foods is a smoke and tobacco-free facility. Tobacco and smoking is prohibited on-site, including on breaks and in vehicles.

No jewelry (rings, earrings, nose ring, lip rings, studs, watches), no false eyelashes, hair extensions, false fingernails, fingernail polish and no chewing gum, food, drinks or cell phone on the floor.

Possible allergens : Nuts / Flour

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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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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.

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