Food Production Operator

Machine Operator - Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Kettle Operator

Pay: $22.50-$23.75 per hour

Schedule :
Sunday-Thursday

Shifts Available: 2nd shift & 3rd Shift

2:30pm-11:00pm & 10:30pm-7am

Job Summary

The Kettle Operator is responsible for producing high quality sauces using open kettles while closely monitoring ingredients, time, and temperatures to ensure food safety and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate cooking and production equipment (kettles, ovens, pumps, dishwashers, pan wash)
• Measure, weigh, and verify ingredients per recipe
• Load, monitor, and unload kettles during the cooking process
• Fill containers with finished product and hot stock
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas
• Palletize boxes and move materials using pallet jacks
• Follow all GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Communicate issues or updates to the Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Manufacturing or food production experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork
• Comfortable working in a fast?paced, hot/cold production environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly (team lift for heavier items)

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment
• Standing and walking for most of the shift
• Exposure to heat, noise, and wet conditions
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

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.

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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.

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Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.