Kelly Services is currently seeking for a Senior Packaging Engineer for one of our top clients in Hartwell, GA.

*JOB TITLE: * Senior Packaging Engineer

LOCATION: Hartwell, GA

DURATION: 6 Months (Temporary / Contract)

PAY RATE: $70 - $75 per hour W2

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Onsite position

As a Senior Packaging Engineer , you will plan, conduct, and coordinate packaging process engineering functions covering all aspects of packaging equipment from primary packaging through secondary packaging and process unit operations as applied in the production of wet and dry pet foods, pet treats and cat litter. You are an expert in all aspects of food processing technology in terms of production systems, quality/sanitation, equipment design and application.

Provide packaging engineering process design and review for capital projects including detailed phases of the engineering work, related documentation and field support.

Coordinate work by outside consultants and suppliers and apply broad knowledge of standards, principles and practices in packaging specialties.

Support divisional continuous improvement efforts and technical assistance to operating facilities, including investigation and analysis of problem areas and opportunities for packaging and process enhancements.

Apply expert understanding of line balancing, equipment specification, vendor coordination, factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing.

Assist in the development and modification of department technical guidelines, standards and specifications.

Communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Basic Qualifications (Minimum):

-Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.

-Strong plus: OHSA, Project Management (e.g. PMP/PMI), LEAN Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement (e.g. Six Sigma, Green/Black Belt)

-MUST HAVE: 5+ years of packaging equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment. Strong experience in secondary packaging to ensure the appropriate selection of equipment technologies to fulfill the requirements of Packing Line 3 product in-house. Must have hands on experience and can demonstrate to work in the field.

-Strong plus: Proficient in Project Portfolio Management tools (PPM e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project), Layout software (e.g. AutoCAD, PackML), Process Flow (e.g. Visio).

-0-30% Travel to equipment suppliers and construction sites for field data gathering, scope development, project reviews, and system FAT.

-Steel toe shoes are required, and to be provided by the worker at own expense (job requirement).

Why Kelly?

Kelly® puts you in charge of your career, with access to cutting edge projects and technologies in industry leading organizations. Top companies throughout the world have trusted Kelly as a premier source of engineering talent and services since 1965. And engineering job seekers know Kelly® as a firm with an unmatched reputation for quality, integrity and professionalism. Whether you seek the variety and flexibility of working on short term project engagements or prefer contract-to-hire or direct hire placement with our clients, apply with Kelly® to explore opportunities that suit your specific professional interests.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies

• Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career

• Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center

• Weekly pay and service bonus plans

• Group-rate insurance options available immediately upon hire*

Let us help advance your career 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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s 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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s 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.