Kelly® is hiring a Packaging Operator/Forklift Driver to work at a food manufacturing client in Rochester, MN. At least 6 months of forklift (or cherry picker, hi-lo, reach truck, boom lift etc.) experience is required. Prior or current certification is NOT required.$20 per hour + $1 per hour shift differentialSecond shift 4:45 PM to 5:15 AM40 hours per weekRotating schedule including weekends for work/life balance:Work 2, off 2Work 3, off 2Work 2, off 3RepeatWeekly payTemp to hireBenefits availableWhat's a typical day as a Packaging Operator?
- Operate machines to produce food and shelf-life extender products
- Operate blending and packaging machines
- Wash and clean equipment
- Fill out powder packaging summary and dry blending and packaging weight control chart, and quality control check-off procedures.
- Follow GMP programs and rules.
- Seal and stack pallets
- Operate forklift to move material throughout the plant
- Perform lock out / tag out on machines
Why you should apply:
- Competitive pay rate
- Strong emphasis on safety precautions
- Chance to be a part of a reputable and established company
- Weekly pay
- Temp to hire
- Access to outstanding Kelly perks via
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Have at least 6 months forklift experience (current or prior certification not required)
- Have recent manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, factory or production experience
- Possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Are capable of problem-solving and providing logical solutions
- Can lift 50 pounds throughout shift
- Can climb stairs and ladders, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull, walk and stand on throughout shift
Jobs require lifting 35-50 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, watch), no false eyelashes, no hair extensions, no false fingernails, no fingernail polish and no chewing gum, food, drinks or cell phone on the floor.
- **Allergens: Possible exposure to Soy, Wheat/ Gluten, Milk, Celery, Sulfites
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