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Machine Operator

Kelly Services

Port Arthur, TX 77640 • 10/29/2026

General , Skilled & Trades , Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: OILY RESIDUALS MACHINE OPERATOR
Location: Port Arthur, TX
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts
Have a TWIC card and hands-on maintenance experience? Put your skills to work!
Kelly Services is looking for dependable, hardworking Oily Residuals Machine Operators to join a premier client’s team in Port Arthur, TX.
What You’ll Do
As an Oily Residuals Machine Operator, you will operate and monitor equipment used to treat and separate oily waste, sludge, and water. You will monitor equipment performance, perform routine inspections and maintenance, identify equipment issues, and help keep operations running smoothly.
What You Need to Qualify
A valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card is required, but candidates who are currently in the process of obtaining one are also encouraged to apply. Previous maintenance experience and outdoor or industrial work experience are preferred. Applicants must be comfortable working 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, and weekends, in an outdoor industrial environment.
Why Join the Team?
This is an opportunity to put your maintenance and equipment skills to work while building valuable experience in industrial operations.
Ready to Get to Work?
Don't miss this opportunity. Apply today to become an Oily Residuals Machine Operator in Port Arthur, TX!
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