Packaging Operator

Packaging Associate – 2nd Shift

Location: Irving, TX
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Regular schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Training schedule: Must be available to train on days, 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Kelly® is hiring a Packaging Associate to work at Mentor, a Johnson & Johnson company, in Irving, TX. You’ll assemble, inspect, package, and label products while following established manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures. This is a cleanroom position where scrubs are required. On-the-job training is provided.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• $500 sign-on bonus after 30 days.
• $500 retention bonus after 90 days.
• Impactful work: Help produce breast implants for cancer patients—your efforts matter every day.
• Growth-oriented culture: Work in a supportive environment with teammates who value quality and care.
• Kelly perks: Save on thousands of company products and services.

Bonus and scrub-incentive eligibility: You must still be on assignment to receive each bonus or incentive.

Responsibilities

• Assemble materials into subassemblies or finished products using approved procedures, tools, and equipment.
• Perform in-process quality checks and inspect product appearance and seal integrity.
• Package and label products to specifications, print labels, and place products in designated containers or locations.
• Operate packaging machinery and respond to equipment or process issues that could affect compliance.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and training records.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and data-integrity requirements.
• Follow strict safety, quality, and environmental guidelines; identify and report concerns and participate in safety initiatives.
• Work safely and compliantly while helping meet daily production goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows and related applications or equivalent, accurately document tasks, production results, and updates using tablets or computers, ensuring meticulous record-keeping
• Ability to read and understand procedures in English, as well as manufacturing blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring hand dexterity in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, wear scrubs, and follow required procedures.
• Must pass a background check prior to offer and a vision test in orientation.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Scrub-Purchase Incentive

After 30 days, receive a $25 incentive for purchasing your own scrubs. You must still be on assignment to receive this incentive.

Apply today to be considered. If this role isn’t the right fit, your profile may help Kelly recruiters connect you with other opportunities.

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