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Packaging Operator

Kelly Services

Mount Vernon, OH • $18.50 / hr • 10/2/2026

Job Description

Job Description
The Opportunity
Description

The Packaging Operator I will primarily work in the production area and must be comfortable working 12-hour overnight shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Job Responsibilities

  • Spot outbound trucks into material loading docks and ensure dock locks are properly secured.
  • Reclaim off-quality loose-fill material and refeed it to the forehearth.
  • Place bags on bagger equipment spouts to ensure proper packaging of finished products.
  • Perform general cleanup duties in designated areas, including:
  • Sweep floors
  • Blow down production lines and equipment
  • Clean break rooms
  • Maintain clean and orderly work areas
  • Assist with preventative maintenance processes.
  • Perform special assignments and other duties as directed by plant staff.
  • Participate in plant safety and housekeeping programs.
  • Provide break relief for team members as needed.
  • Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and production standards.

Job Requirements:

  • 1–3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Previous packaging, production, warehouse, or industrial experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Strong internal and external customer service skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
  • Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and cleanliness.

Why you should apply to be a Packaging Operator at Kelly Services:

Kelly Benefit Offerings Through EnrollVB:

This is your opportunity to elect coverage that helps protect what means most, you and your loved ones. The following voluntary benefits are available and delivered by EnrollVB:

  • Health Focused Plan with Teladoc
  • Limited Medical
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance

Kelly benefit through PerkSpot:

Kelly partnership with PerkSpot for you to enjoy hundreds of discounts nationwide.

Experience Required for Your Success

Preferred Experience1–3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.Previous packaging, production, warehouse, or industrial experience is a plus.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust be able to read, write, and speak English.Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.Strong communication and organizational skills.Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.Strong internal and external customer service skills.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and cleanliness.

\nCompany Description

Kelly Services has provided workforce solutions to customers in a variety of industries throughout its history. Kellys range of workforce solutions and geographic coverage has grown steadily over the years to match the needs of our customers. Kellys traditional expertise began with office services, call center, light industrial, and electronic assembly staffing. Today, Kelly also offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services for its customers, including recruitment, human resource management, vendor management, and outplacement services on a global basis.

Kelly has evolved from a United States-focused company concentrating primarily on traditional office services into a global workforce solutions leader with a breadth of specialty businesses. Kelly assigns professional and technical employees in the fields of finance and accounting, education, engineering, information technology, law, science, and healthcare. Kelly is the worlds largest scientific staffing provider and it ranks among the leaders in IT, engineering, and financial staffing.

Company Description

Kelly Services has provided workforce solutions to customers in a variety of industries throughout its history. Kellys range of workforce solutions and geographic coverage has grown steadily over the years to match the needs of our customers. Kellys traditional expertise began with office services, call center, light industrial, and electronic assembly staffing. Today, Kelly also offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services for its customers, including recruitment, human resource management, vendor management, and outplacement services on a global basis.\r\n\r\nKelly has evolved from a United States-focused company concentrating primarily on traditional office services into a global workforce solutions leader with a breadth of specialty businesses. Kelly assigns professional and technical employees in the fields of finance and accounting, education, engineering, information technology, law, science, and healthcare. Kelly is the worlds largest scientific staffing provider and it ranks among the leaders in IT, engineering, and financial staffing.