"Alerted.org

JOB POSTING: Production & Logistics Associate

**Location:** Rapid City, SD 57701, United States

**Pay Rate:** $20/hour

**Employment Type:** Full-Time

**Schedule:** 6:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Thursday

Kelly Services is hiring for our client, a Steel Door & Frame Manufacturing Facility in Rapid City! We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Production & Logistics Associate to support both our production floor and shipping department.

Department:** **Production & Shipping

**Reports To:** Shop Supervisor

Position Overview

In this dual-role position, you will operate machinery to manufacture steel components, assist with general labor tasks, and coordinate all shipping and logistics operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, is safety-focused, and demonstrates strong teamwork and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Production & General Labor

+ Operate machinery and equipment for fabricating steel parts (cutting, forming, punching, etc.)

+ Assist production teams with material handling, part preparation, and workflow needs

+ Follow blueprints, work orders, and supervisor instructions to ensure accuracy and quality

+ Maintain a clean, organized work area and handle/dispose of scrap materials appropriately

+ Adhere to all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and operational procedures

Logistics & Shipping

+ Oversee all outbound shipments: packaging, labeling, and preparing steel frames, doors, and components

+ Coordinate daily shipping schedules to meet customer deadlines and production timelines

+ Safely and efficiently load and unload trucks

+ Verify shipping documentation and bills of lading—ensure order accuracy before shipping

+ Maintain inventory of shipping supplies

+ Communicate with freight carriers, drivers, and internal teams regarding shipments and logistical concerns

Qualifications

+ Previous experience in manufacturing, labor, logistics, or shipping preferred

+ Forklift experience or certification strongly desired (training provided)

+ Able to operate production machinery safely (training provided)

+ Physically able to lift 50–75 lbs as needed

+ High attention to detail and accuracy

+ Reliable attendance and a positive, team-oriented attitude

+ Capable of following both written and verbal instructions; blueprint reading a plus

+ **Must pass a pre-employment drug test**

Working Conditions

+ Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, steel materials, noise, and welding operations

+ Requires extended periods of standing, bending, lifting, and general physical activity

Ready to join a thriving manufacturing team in Rapid City? Apply with Kelly Services today to get started!

_Kelly Services is proud to connect talented professionals with excellent local opportunities._

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.

Get a complete career fit with Kelly ® .

You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your 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 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly 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 participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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.