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Posted August 21, 2026

Production Technician I

Kelly Services
Portland, OR, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Production Technician I (Production Operator)
? Portland, OR
? $23.00 - $25.00/hour (DOE)
? 9 Immediate Openings
Shift Options
  • Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Swing Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (+$1.00/hr Differential)
  • Night Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM (+$2.00/hr Differential)
? Overtime opportunities available and may be required based on business needs. Weekend overtime may be necessary as production schedules and operational demands increase.

Launch Your Career in Advanced Manufacturing!
Kelly Services is seeking motivated, dependable individuals to join a leading high-purity chemical manufacturing team in Portland, Oregon. Whether you bring experience from manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or another hands-on environment, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable technical skills, work with advanced production processes, and build a long-term career in a growing industry.
If you're safety-focused, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do
Production Operations
  • Prepare, inspect, label, package, and fill chemical drums
  • Operate pallet jacks and overhead cranes (training and certification provided)
  • Set up, calibrate, and operate production equipment
  • Monitor processes and maintain accurate inventory and production records
  • Perform routine cleaning and preparation of containers and equipment
Team & Shift Support
  • Participate in daily shift handoff and team meetings
  • Follow work assignments and established operating procedures
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area
  • Collaborate with team members to meet safety, quality, and production goals
Safety & Quality
  • Follow established safety procedures and quality standards at all times
  • Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators and cleanroom attire, for extended periods throughout the workday
  • Identify and report safety or quality concerns immediately
  • Participate in ongoing safety training and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support adherence to cleanroom protocols and manufacturing standards

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Basic math skills and calculator proficiency
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
  • Ability and willingness to wear required PPE, including respirators and cleanroom garments, for extended periods of time
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous manufacturing or production floor experience
  • Experience in warehousing, logistics, chemical processing, or industrial environments
  • Cleanroom experience is highly desirable but not required
  • Familiarity with inventory systems and production documentation
  • Basic chemistry knowledge or technical aptitude
  • Experience operating material handling equipment
Candidates with manufacturing floor experience and exposure to cleanroom environments are strongly encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for motivated individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and a safety-first mindset.

Why Join Kelly Services?
? Competitive pay with shift differentials
? Overtime opportunities available
? Training, certifications, and skill development
? Work alongside experienced mentors and industry professionals
? Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
? Paid holidays and generous time-off programs
? Tuition and education reimbursement opportunities
? Long-term career growth within a highly specialized and essential industry

Ready to Get Started?
Take the next step toward a rewarding career in advanced manufacturing. Apply today and join a team where your growth, safety, and success matter.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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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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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.

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