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Production Operator

Kelly
Eau Claire, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Eau Claire, WI

Pay Rate: $27/hour $2/hour Shift Differential

Schedule: 2-2-3 (6:00 PM – 6:10 AM; Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Unionized)

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) with Match, Quarterly Bonus, Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-term Disability, PTO, and more!

Position Overview

We are seeking highly motivated Production Operators to join a dynamic and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in manufacturing who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to quality and safety.

Scope Of The Role

Production Operators will be responsible for operating various production equipment, monitoring line operations, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor production equipment and processes
  • Follow all plant safety rules (including LOTO procedures and PPE) and report incidents or unsafe conditions immediately
  • Support factory safety, environmental, and food safety objectives and targets
  • Understand and comply with regulatory, food safety, and quality standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Promptly report food safety and quality issues
  • Maintain compliance with the Quality Management System
  • Demonstrate continuous improvement in all work areas

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to bend, twist, and stand for extended periods

Required Experience

  • 1 year of previous manufacturing experience strongly preferred or equivalent training/education
  • High school diploma or GED

Preferred Experience & Skills

  • 2-3 years in a regulated manufacturing environment (Food, Beverage, Pharma, CPG, etc.)
  • Attention to detail and strong multitasking abilities
  • Computer proficiency gained through work experience
  • Willingness to work off-shift (no first shift) and overtime as required
  • Reliable attendance and strong communication skills
  • Improvement mindset and problem-solving skills
  • Previous forklift experience a plus

What We Offer

  • Competitive starting pay: $27/hour $2/hr shift differential
  • $2,500 sign-on bonus
  • Base pay increase after 90-day probationary period
  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
  • Opportunity to make a real impact at a trusted, global company

What Happens Next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. 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.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s 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 life-just 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 California’s 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 may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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