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Production Operator

Kelly
Gurnee, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/13/2026
Job Title: Operator II

Location: Gurnee, IL

Salary: $25–$27 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Shift: Rotating Continental Shift Days/Nights

Seeking an Operator II for a leading manufacturing client in Gurnee, IL. The Operator II is responsible for operating equipment, supporting production efficiency, and ensuring product quality in a safe and compliant workplace.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate manufacturing equipment at assigned work centers.
  • Monitor production processes and inspect products for quality and compliance.
  • Stock materials, change supplies, and work with Operator III to maintain workflow.
  • Follow company policies and regulatory requirements (FDA, OSHA, GMP).
  • Support safety and quality programs and perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Work Instructions, and Product Specifications.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods.
  • Proficiency in English (reading and writing); ability to follow instructions and procedures.
  • Experience with manufacturing tools and equipment (scale, tape gun, pallet jack).
  • Computer skills, including SAP and Microsoft Outlook.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and retirement plan options
  • Team-oriented and safe work environment

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.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly® 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 you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture-we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

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.

Salary : $25 - $27

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