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Posted August 18, 2026

Manufacturing Operator

Kelly Services
Horseheads, NY, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Manufacturing Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Horseheads, NY. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19.55 / hrShift: 3rdWhy you should apply to be Manufacturing Operator:
  • Competitive pay rate of $19.55 per hour
  • Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the manufacturing industry
  • Safe, clean, and organized work environment with a strong focus on 5S and safety protocols
  • Gain valuable experience in manufacturing and production processes
  • Supportive team culture and opportunities for growth
What’s a typical day as Manufacturing Operator? You’ll be:
  • Manually assembling systems using torque drivers and hardware to meet predetermined production volumes
  • Functionally testing completed systems following established work processes
  • Pulling necessary materials from flow racks and bin locations for assembly
  • Performing back flush operations using computer operating systems
  • Conducting physical inventory in designated areas
  • Maintaining 5S order and cleanliness in your work area at all times
  • Adhering to all safety rules, using required protective equipment, and complying with company safety and security policies
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required)
  • Bring one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Are able to obtain and maintain all required job-related certifications
  • Value working efficiently and maximizing output in a team setting
  • Are committed to maintaining a safe and clean work environment
What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Manufacturing Operator today!


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.

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