Description
Point Operator (Production / Packing & Inspection)
$16.00–$18.00/hr | Kankakee, IL (60901 area)
Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire (Start with Kelly Services for 3–6 months, with opportunity to be hired on permanently)
Shift: 1st Shift | Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM – 2:15 PM (Some Saturdays as needed)
Start: ASAP (after required screenings are completed)
From Your Kelly Recruiting Team (Chicago):
This is a steady, production-floor role in a plant that produces laminated paperboard corner/edge protection (“Angleboard”) used to protect pallet loads and cartons during shipping and strapping.
If you're reliable, safety-minded, and you can keep quality tight while staying on pace, you'll do well here.
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Job Details
• Pay: $16.00–$18.00/hr (based on experience)
• Location: Kankakee, IL
• Schedule: Mon–Fri | 6:00 AM – 2:15 PM (Some Saturdays)
• PPE: You must bring your own steel-toe boots (other PPE provided as needed on-site)
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What You'll Do
• Pack product from production lines onto pallets while staying within productivity expectations
• Inspect product periodically to confirm it meets dimensional requirements using a tape measure and dial caliper
• Complete production/quality paperwork clearly and correctly
• Communicate with production operators about order status, build requirements, and quality concerns
• Strap skids and move empty/completed skids to keep the line flowing
• Support the Roll Operator during “upset” conditions (downtime, jams, changeovers)
• Maintain housekeeping: move scrap to the baler and keep the area swept and clean
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What I'm Looking For (Apply Only If You Meet These)
• High School Diploma/GED (required)
• 1–2+ years of recent production, assembly, or manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Comfortable using basic measuring tools (tape measure + calipers) and documenting results
• Strong safety habits, good listening skills, and consistent attendance
• Able to stay on your feet, work steadily, and handle a hands-on production environment
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Why This Role Works Well
• Clean, process-driven manufacturing work with clear expectations
• Builds strong production + quality skills (measuring, documentation, communication)
• Good fit for dependable operators who want steady hours and a structured environment
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What to Be Ready For
• Repetitive work where pace + accuracy both matter
• Paperwork must be legible and complete—quality documentation is part of the job
• Housekeeping is expected every shift (scrap, sweeping, keeping your area tight)
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Pre-Employment Requirements (Required)
These must be completed before starting (typical turnaround 2–7 business days):
• 8-panel instant swab drug screen (NO THC)
• Sex Offender Registry (National)
• Social Security Number (SSN) Trace
• National Criminal Record Locator (NCRL) – 7 year
• County Criminal (Felony & Misdemeanor | High/Low Courts) – 7 year
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How to Apply
Text 847-729-2575 with your name + “Point Operator – Kankakee” and answer the questions below. We'll reach out ASAP if it's a match.
3 Quick Questions (Faster Response):
1. How many years of recent manufacturing/production experience do you have?
2. Have you used calipers (dial or digital) or done basic dimensional checks on parts/product before?
3. Can you work Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–2:15 PM (and some Saturdays if needed) and bring steel-toe boots
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