Trace Packer (Food MFG) 2nd

Packaging & Traceability Packer (Food Manufacturing) u2013 2nd Shift (Urgent Need) Employer: Kelly Services Location: Kankakee, IL Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire (3u20136 months with opportunity to be hired on) Pay & Schedule u2022 Pay: $19.00/hr u2022 Shift: 2nd Shift 2:00 PM u2013 10:30 PM u2022 Physical/Environment: Lift up to 50 lbs; dusty + hot manufacturing environment u2022 Interview: On-site ~30 minutes + short tour (possible basic test during interview) u2022 PPE Required: Steel-toe boots + GMP attire standards u2022 Forklift Certification: Required for this Packer role (per site) From Your Kelly Recruiting Team This isnu2019t light packing. This is a food manufacturing packer role where traceability, labeling, and sanitation discipline matter. If youu2019re the type who keeps paperwork clean, follows steps the same way every time, and doesnu2019t get rattled when itu2019s busyu2014apply. Weu2019re hiring urgently and the site wants to meet people first. Spanish speakers are welcome as long as you can understand some conversational English. What Youu2019ll Be Doing u2022 Pack and support production with a focus on quality, safety, sanitation, and traceability u2022 Accurately record lot numbers on batch sheets and packaging logs u2022 Follow allergen controls and participate in equipment allergen clean-up when assigned u2022 Complete periodic magnet cleaning and periodic checks of metal detectors u2022 Verify lot info on labels and packaging materials (no guessworku2014accuracy matters) u2022 Follow Hold & Release rules for non-conforming product and rework/blend-back policies u2022 Pull proper bags/materials from packaging areas; sample product and report irregularities u2022 Maintain clean work areas and follow GMP standards every shift Who This Role Is Great For Youu2019ll be a strong match if you: u2022 Have prior manufacturing/warehouse/food production experience u2022 Can lift up to 50 lbs and work in hot/dusty conditions u2022 Are solid with documentation (short, clear entriesu2014no sloppy logs) u2022 Have forklift certification and 2+ years NO GAPS experience (required for this role) u2022 Can communicate enough English to follow instructions and safety requirements Why People Like This Role u2022 Consistent 2nd shift schedule u2022 Clear process expectationsu2014good workers stand out fast u2022 Great fit for detail-focused candidates who want hire-on potential What to Know Before You Apply u2022 Itu2019s dusty and can get hotu2014youu2019ll feel it u2022 Food manufacturing means GMP discipline (what you wear/bring matters) u2022 Traceability is serious hereu2014accuracy is the job Pre-Employment Screenings (Required) u2022 NCRL background check (7 years) u2022 5-panel drug screen (NO THC) How to Apply Apply with an updated resume showing manufacturing/packing experience and forklift certification. 3 Quick Questions (Text name and answers to 847-729-2575; helps you move faster): 1. Do you have over 2+ (no gap) years of work experience utilizing forklift certification, and when was the last time you used it? 2. Are you comfortable working 2nd shift (2:00u201310:30 PM) in a hot, dusty manufacturing setting? 3. Have you worked roles where you had to track lot numbers/labels/logs or follow GMP/food safety 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.

Created: 2026-02-20