Production Associate
Location: Richmond, VA
Pay Rate: $17 - $21 - based on shift & experience
Schedule: 7am - 3:30pm & 3pm - 1:30am
Position Type: Temp - Hire

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we’re here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re seeking a Production Associate to work at a premier manufacturing client in Stanley, VA. This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

$17.00 – $21.00 per hour, based on experience

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm ($17 – $19/hr)
2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 pm to 1:30 am ($19 – $21/hr)

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for growth and skill development.
• Work for a respected industry leader committed to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience in a high-demand manufacturing environment.
• Build your craftsmanship and detail orientation using industry-standard tools.

• Performing production, assembly, and general labor tasks focused on door manufacturing.
• Conducting visual quality checks on stacks of doors and repairing defects using various hand tools (e.g., glue guns, palm sanders, putty knives, chisels).
• Restacking approved doors, pushing pallets and door stacks on conveyors, and preparing products for the next production stage.
• Documenting unrepairable doors and collaborating with other departments to maintain quality standards.
• Operating jump tracks, straightening doors, and pushing stacks onto infeed tracks for paint booths.
• Working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with a strong focus on inspection and defect identification.

• Have experience or interest in production, assembly, or general labor roles, particularly in manufacturing.
• Can read and interpret work instructions and specifications with high attention to detail.
• Are skilled in or willing to learn the use of woodworking tools and repair techniques (such as glue guns, palm sanders, putty knives, and chisels).
• Can manually lift, slide, and flip materials or doors up to 80 lbs, and are comfortable with bending, stooping, twisting, and standing for long periods.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and physically active environment, and communicate effectively with team members to resolve process issues promptly.
• Are able to work in environments that may be noisy, dusty, and subject to temperature changes.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

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 Production Operator I today!