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Production Associate


Company : Kelly Services


Location : Hicksville, NY


Created : 2026-02-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour Shift: Monday u2013 Friday, 3:30 PM - 1:00 AM _Note: Weekend shifts may be required based on business needs._ Transportation Requirement: Reliable transportation is essential for this position. Safety Gear: + Steel-toed shoes are required. Composite safety shoe covers may be provided if necessary. Application Requirements: Candidates must include answers to the following questions on the top of their resume: 1. Are you able to stand for up to 10 hours a day? 2. Are you comfortable working in a cold environment (38u00b0F) and transitioning in and out of the chiller room during your shift? (You may wear your own jacket or receive one from the company.) 3. Are you comfortable wearing earplugs/hearing protection due to the noisy production environment? 4. The required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes a white lab jacket, protective glasses, helmet, and shoe covers. Are you comfortable wearing this gear? 5. Are you able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) with assistance? 6. Are you comfortable transferring 2- and 4-pound carts of product in and out of chillers and flipping trays as necessary? 7. Can you perform additional duties as assigned, including transferring to the kitchen area? 8. Are you bilingual in Spanish? (This is a plus but not required.) 9. Do you have prior experience in the food industry? Summary/Objective: The Production Associate plays a crucial role in assisting supervisors to meet production demands while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Essential Job Functions: + Work independently and accurately under limited supervision. + Transfer product from filler to chiller. + Report any discrepancies in product information to supervisors or leads. + Manage the orderly transfer of production carts in and out of chillers and organize them in the Work-in-Progress (WIP) area. + Ensure proper product alignment in the Garvey table area. + Flip trays in chillers as required. + Rework products that do not meet specifications. + Maintain a clean and organized workspace following the u201c5Su201d program. + Promote a safe work environment at all times. + Adhere to HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices while complying with food and safety regulations. + Perform other duties as assigned, including transfer to the kitchen area. Competencies: + Must be 18 years or older. + Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, both verbal and written. + Basic mathematical skills are required. Minimum General Requirements: + Frequent movement, including walking, standing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. + Ability to work while wearing personal protective equipment. + Comfortable working in noisy environments and across different temperature zones, including cold and hot conditions. Preferred Education and Experience: + High school diploma or GED equivalent. + Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Travel Required: + None Other Duties: + Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 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. Put your skills to work. There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly u00ae Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether youu2019re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work cultureu2014weu2019re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, weu2019re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, itu2019s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. Itu2019s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. Itu2019s 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 lifeu2014just 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 Californiau2019s 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.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kellyu2019s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of Californiau2019s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.