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Machine Operator u2013 Production (Food Manufacturing) Pay: $16.00u2013$18.00/hr+ (more possible with strong, no-gaps experience) Location: Lynwood area, IL Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire ( Kelly Services 3u20136 months with opportunity to hire on) Shift Options: 6:00 AM u2013 6:00 PM OR 6:00 PM u2013 6:00 AM Schedule: Monu2013Thu (12-hour shifts) + Fri/Sat overtime as needed ( time-and-a-half ) Start: ASAP (once requirements are completed) From the desk of your recruiter: This is for people who like being accountable for equipment. Youu2019ll be trusted to keep machines running safely and consistently in a cold food environment. Learning fast and documenting correctly matters. Also, this place is HUGE on GMP principles, you will be denied a role or have your role ended for not following strict, food-grade manufacturing practices. If you are okay with this, read on. What Youu2019ll Do u2022 Operate production equipment (conveyors and dough-handling/packaging lines) u2022 Monitor performance and make safe adjustments to keep product within spec u2022 Record counts, downtime, materials used, and waste (documentation matters) u2022 Escalate mechanical issues quickly; partner with leads/maintenance u2022 Follow GMP/sanitation standards and keep area audit-ready What Iu2019m Looking For (Apply Only If You Meet These) u2022 2-3+ years (No Gaps) machine operator experience (2+ preferred) u2022 Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred u2022 Comfortable with basic troubleshooting and production documentation u2022 Strong attendance and comfort working in cold conditions What You Need to Be Ready For u2022 Cold environment (down to ~30u00b0F at times) u2022 Steel-toe boots required daily u2022 Strict GMP dress code (same as above) Pre-Hire Requirements (Must Be Completed) Screenings (required before hire): u2022 Social Security verification u2022 County criminal background check u2022 I-9 verification (identity/work authorization documents) Scheduled Onsite Step (required before hire): u2022 GMP training video + 10-panel drug swab (NO THC) u2022 Time needed: ~40 minutes total Timing note: Background clearance typically takes 2u20137 business days . How to Apply Apply with your resume . For a faster response after applying, text our recruiters at 847-729-2575 with your name + role + preferred shift . 3 Quick Questions (Answer these questions in the text u2014 helps you move faster): 1. How many years of NO-GAPS machine operating experience do you have (and in food manufacturing, if applicable)? 2. Which shift can you commit to traveling to and from the Lynwood area to: 6Au20136P or 6Pu20136A (12-hour shifts)? 3. Are you comfortable working in a cold (35 degrees) environment and following VERY strict GMP rules? 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. Get a complete career fit with Kelly u00ae . Youu2019re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and weu2019re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career. 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.