3rd Shift Packer​/Light Machine Operator

Position: 3rd Shift Packer / Light Machine Operator
** 3rd Shift Packer / Light Machine Operator - Grain & Ingredient Manufacturing*
* **$18.50-$20.50/hr | Kankakee area, IL*
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* Employer:

** Kelly Services

** Job Type:
** Full-time, Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

** Training

Shift:
** Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

** Regular Shift After Training:
** Monday-Friday | 10:00 PM-6:30 AM

** Overtime:
** Mandatory overtime may be required, including same-day overtime notice

** Start:
** As soon as screening, onboarding, and clearance are complete

** From the Desk of the Recruiter*
* Kelly Services is hiring for a  
** 3rd Shift Packer / Light Machine Operator
** opening inside a grain and ingredient manufacturing facility in the Kankakee area.

This role is mainly a packing position, with some light machine-operation duties. You will help package dry ingredient product, move bags or materials, monitor product flow, keep the area clean, and support production throughout the shift.

This is not a light-duty role. The environment can be  
** hot, dusty, repetitive, and physically demanding** . Candidates should be comfortable lifting approximately  
** 50 lbs or more** , possibly  
** 8-12 times per hour** , and working mandatory overtime when production requires it.

If you are dependable, can handle third shift, and understand heavy production work, this may be a strong opportunity.

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** Job Details*
* ** Pay:**  $18.50-$20.50/hr

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* Location:

** Kankakee area, IL

** Training

Schedule:

** Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

** Regular Schedule After Training:
** Monday-Friday, 10:00 PM-6:30 AM

** Overtime:
** Mandatory overtime may be required; overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours

** Environment:
** Grain, corn, dry ingredient, packing, and production setting

** Type:
** Temp-to-hire opportunity through Kelly Services

Candidates must be able to train on first shift before moving to the regular third-shift schedule.

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** What You'll Do*
* Pack dry grain, corn, or ingredient product into bags, boxes, containers, or packaging lines

Lift, move, stack, and stage materials weighing approximately 50 lbs or more

Perform repetitive lifting, possibly 8-12 times per hour depending on production flow

Assist with light machine operation, machine feeding, product flow, and basic production checks

Monitor bags, labels, seals, weights, and product condition

Keep the packing area clean and free of excess dust or spilled material

Follow safety, PPE, housekeeping, and production rules

Report jams, equipment issues, damaged bags, quality concerns, or unsafe conditions

Support production needs before leaving when mandatory overtime is required

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** What the Work Is Really Like*
* This role can be physically demanding.

You should be ready for:

Hot and dusty conditions

Heavy, repetitive lifting

Standing and moving for most of the shift

Working overnight after training

Mandatory overtime, sometimes announced the same day

Keeping pace with production needs

Following safety and housekeeping rules closely

Staying focused even when the work becomes repetitive

This is a good fit for someone who has done real production, warehouse, food manufacturing, grain, packaging, or heavy-labor work before.

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** What We're Looking For*
* Strong candidates will have:

Recent packing, production, warehouse, food manufacturing, material handling, or machine-operation experience

Experience lifting 50 lbs or more in a production setting preferred

Comfort working in hot, dusty, or dry ingredient environments

Ability to complete first-shift training before moving to third shift

Strong attendance and reliable transportation

Willingness to work mandatory overtime when required

Ability to follow safety, PPE, and housekeeping expectations

Good communication when equipment, quality, or attendance issues come up

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** Attendance Expectations*
* Attendance is extremely important.

During the first  
** 30 days** , candidates are expected to have:

No missed days

No late starts

No early departures

Missing time or arriving late during the first 30 days may result in the assignment ending.

After the first 30 days, the site follows a point system. Attendance, communication, overtime compliance, safety, and productivity all affect assignment continuation and hire-on consideration.

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** Pre-Employment Requirements*
* Selected candidates must complete:

Kelly Services onboarding for tax and direct-deposit information

7-year National Criminal Locator background check

Oral-swab drug screen

THC is tested

Required screening and clearance before start

Once everything clears, Kelly Services will confirm the official start date, reporting instructions, dress code, and first-day details.

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* How to Apply

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* For a faster response, text our recruiters the code  **"QTPK"
** at  **** .

Please include:

** QTPK | First + Last Name | Kankakee | Answers to the 3 questions below*
* ** 3 Quick Questions*
* Do you have recent packing, production, warehouse, food manufacturing, grain, or machine-operation experience?

Can you lift approximately 50 lbs or more repeatedly and work in a hot, dusty production environment?

Can you train Monday-Friday,…