Production Technician I Job Listing at Kelly Services in Melrose Park, IL (Job ID 10137327)

Description

Ready, set, go!
Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® Professional & Industrial team as a Production Technician I with a global healthcare company that specializes in lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion and clinical nutrition. The company's products and services are used for the therapy and care of critically and chronically ill patients.

Why you should apply to be a Utility Worker III:
Location: Melrose Park IL 60160
Pay Rate: $24.00
Shift: Rotating Schedule 2-2-3 / 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM
Employment Type: 3/30/2026 - 9/30/2026 (6 months contract with potential to convert to FTE dependent on business needs and performance)
Work Setup: 100% Onsite

What's a typical day as a Utility Worker III? You will:

• Operate advanced HMI applications.
• Perform basic level machine operation, set-up and troubleshooting of all state-of-the-art equipment in their area (may include Vial Washer, Depyrogenation Tunnel, Filling Machine, Isolator, Stopper Loading Systems, Capping Machine, Glove Tester, Automatic Loading & Unloading System (ALUS), Lyophilizers, Parts Washers, Component Sterilizers, Stopper Cans, Filter Integrity Tester, Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Transfer Hatch) to meet process parameters.
• Load Parts Washer, Component Sterilizer, Vial Washer, Filling Machine and Capping Machine with raw materials and format parts.
• Practice and understand aseptic manufacturing principles.
• Maintain gown qualification if required by their area.
• Perform microbiological monitoring within the Filling Machine, ALUS, and Capping Machine.
• Assist other departments including MQA, Maintenance, Metrology, Engineering, Validation, Tech Transfer and Microbiology, with tasks on the equipment in their area.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you have:

• Have a minimum of a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education with one year of experience in a relevant work environment
• Able to work 12hr shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule
• Able to stand on concrete floors for an extended period of time
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds by bending and lifting
• Able to move heavy equipment and components as needed
• Able to work with hazardous materials including antineoplastic products and raw materials that could lead to serious illness/injury
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment (eye protection, safety shoes, gown, gloves)
• Must be able to understand, speak, and write English in order to comply with necessary SOPs, SPECs, Job-specific training materials, GMPs, and other manuals
• Hands-on mechanical skills
• Computer/HMI use
• Troubleshooting skills

Preferred:

• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Food Industries
• Experience using Aseptic Technique
• Basic and/or advanced math skills
• Basic mechanical knowledge (hands-on troubleshooting and adjusting equipment)

Other Details

• Clean and sanitize equipment and Production areas per SOP.
• Transfer raw materials, operating supplies, and finished product in and out of the manufacturing areas.
• Multi-task and learn multiple manufacturing areas.
• Train and comply with current SOPs and GMPs.
• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
• Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management.

What happens next:
Once you apply, a Kelly recruiter will review your qualifications and reach out if your background aligns with this opportunity. Even if this role isn't the right fit, joining Kelly's talent network keeps you connected to future roles that match your skills.
Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about—so let's get to work. 

Apply to be a Production Technician I 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.

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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.

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