Minnesota Staffing is hiring: Production Operator in Minneapolis

Production Operator 2nd Shift

Pay Rate: $22.00/hr (includes 10% shift differential) Schedule: Monday Thursday, 3:45 PM to 2:15 AM

The 2nd Shift Production Operator is responsible for operating manufacturing equipment, monitoring product quality, and maintaining accurate production records. This role supports the conversion of raw materials into finished goods while ensuring all processes meet company and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow established procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment to produce finished goods from raw materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and update data sheets for materials in process.
• Conduct in-process quality tests, including hardness, weight, variation, pH, and moisture content.
• Identify equipment issues or product defects and troubleshoot to maintain optimal production efficiency.
• Follow blueprints, subassembly layouts, and schematics as required.
• Keep running logs of orders received, work completed, and current inventory levels.
• Assist with aligning labor, equipment capacity, and workload with production demands.
• Coordinate with production, planning, and maintenance teams to monitor and maintain master schedules.
• Request materials based on production needs and delivery timelines.

Skill Level

Entry-level position; little to no prior experience required. Learns job skills and company procedures through on-the-job training. Works within established guidelines and processes.

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.

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. 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.