Material Handler / Heavy Labor (Food-Grade MFG) Job Listing at Kelly Services in Lynwood, IL (Job ID 10031151)

Description

Material Handler / Heavy Labor Associate (Food Manufacturing) – 12-Hour Shifts

Pay: 15.00–16.00/hr (22.50/hr - 24.00/hr OT)
Location: Lynwood area, IL
Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire (Kelly Services | 3–6 months with opportunity to hire on)
Shift Options: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM OR 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Schedule: Mon–Thu (12-hour shifts) + Fri/Sat overtime as needed
Start: ASAP (once requirements are completed)

From the desk of your recruiter: This is high-output food manufacturing (pizza/dough production). The work is laborious (50 lbs + lifted 8-12 times per hours; for 8 -12 hours) pace is nonstop and expectations are tight. If you show up early (no missed/ late days within first 30 days of employment), follow GMP rules (Steel toed boots/ shoes required, no piercings, jewelry, ripped jeans, no hats or hoodies), and learn fast, you can do well here. You must love overtime. Due to high production needs this site requires mandatory overtime quite often. This position may require that you assist in other areas such as Quality Assurance and/ or Production as needed. Please be ready to step-up and assist.
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What To Look Forward To
• Plenty of overtime available, with pay at 1.5X your normal rate after 40 hours 
• Weekly payouts every Friday or before (depending on bank and ACH type)
• This is a role that hires people right in the community of Lynnwood/ Chicago Heights so no far travel

What You'll Do
• Pack and stage food-grade product (dough) into drums/containers; wrap to spec
• Move product consistently, lifting up to 50 lb containers and bags, using large ingredient scooper, standing, and moving regularly throughout the 12-hour shift (lifting, staging, palletizing)
• Follow GMP and food-safety rules 100% of the time; no piercings, jewelry, headphones, ripped jeans, hats/ hoodies on the production floor (VERY STRICT)
• Keep area clean, organized, and production-ready (be aware dough and flour needs to be cleaned regularly.)

What I'm Looking For (Apply Only If You Meet These)
•  2 years + years or more (NO GAPS) prior warehouse/manufacturing experience (food only and/or lifting over 50 lbs highly preferred)
• Comfortable with continuous, repetitive lifting of over 50 lb bags and containers, paying keen attention to imperfections, and standing the full shift
• Able to lift/handle product frequently (50 lbs+ of heavy, awkward loads)
• Strong attendance ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY for first 30 days (arrive early—aim for 10 minutes early)

What You Need to Be Ready For
• Cold environment (can feel down to ~30°F at times)
• Steel-toe boots required daily
• Strict GMP dress code: This company is HUGE on GMP principles YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY AND/ OR HAVE ASSIGNMENT ENDED FOR NOT FOLLOWING.
You must have steel-toed boots or shoes. Absolutely no untucked hoods/hoodies (get sweaters, sweatshirts, fleeces), jewelry/ piercings, false lashes/extensions, false nails/nail polish, shorts, collared button-downs, shirts with pockets, V-necks, leggings, tank tops, sleeveless shirts, cargo pants/ pants with rips

Pre-Hire Requirements (Must Be Completed)

Screenings (required before hire):
• Social Security verification
• County criminal background check
• I-9 verification (identity/work authorization documents)

Scheduled Onsite Step (required before hire):
• GMP training video + GMP test + Site Tour + 10-panel drug swab (NO THC)
• Time needed: ~90 minutes total

Timing note: Background clearance typically takes 2–7 business days.

How to Apply

Apply with your resume.

For a faster response after applying, text the Recruiter at 847-729-2575 with your name + role + answers to the following 3 questions:

3 Quick Questions (text response to move faster):
1. How many months/years of recent (NO GAPS) warehouse/manufacturing experience do you have on your resume?
2. Which shift do you want: 6A–6P or 6P–6A, and can you handle 12-hour shifts?
3. Do you already have steel-toe boots and can you commit to lifting 50 lbs or more throughout your 12-hour shift daily?

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.

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