Dryer Operation Job Listing at Kelly Services in Avenel, NJ (Job ID 10111140)

Description

Job Title: Manufacturing/Warehouse Associate - Dryer Operator (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: Avenel, New Jersey
Salary: $22.50 per hour 
Shift: Monday–Friday

• 1st Shift: 8 AM – 4 PM (Training: 6–8 weeks)
• Open to working rotating shift after training. 

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and mechanically inclined individual to join our team as a Dryer Operator at our Avenel, NJ facility. This is a temp-to-hire role, offering hands-on training for 6–8 weeks before transitioning to a 2nd or 3rd shift. The ideal candidate has a background in manufacturing or machining, can work safely with chemicals, and thrives in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial dryer equipment to ensure efficient production.
• Monitor equipment functionality and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
• Perform regular cleaning and preventative maintenance of dryers and related machinery.
• Work with chemicals safely in accordance with company procedures.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet production goals.
• Flexibly move (“float”) between different departments or work areas as required.
• Record and document production data accurately.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, machining, or warehouse environments preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work with chemicals and follow strict safety guidelines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial setting.
• Willingness to train on first shift and transition to a 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Team player with strong communication and adaptability skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

 

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.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you're looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we're dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's 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 life—just 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 California's 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.

 Apply on company website