Cold Storage & Shipping Material Handler

Kelly Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Material Handling Specialist for an on-site Madison, WI assignment. You will perform daily material handling tasks, pick/pack/ship, manage inventory, and support multiple departments while maintaining accuracy and safety.

The role requires high school diploma and 1–2 years in shipping/material operations, knowledge of FEFO, warehouse equipment, and ability to work in cold storage environments. Contract: 2 months, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in shipping/materials environment.
• Ability to obtain/maintain WI driver's license; operate company vehicle if needed.
• Experience with warehouse equipment preferred.
• Cold storage/material handling and alarm system monitoring preferred.
• cGMP experience in pharma/food manufacturing preferred.
• JD Edwards knowledge preferred.
• DOT and IATA training preferred.
• Knowledge of INCO terms, HS codes, CI, SLI, DG preferred.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; stand ~80% of day.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily assignments accurately and safely with moderate supervision.
• Support materials needs for manufacturing, including staging.
• FEFO-based picking, stocking, verification, and material delivery as needed.
• Pick, pack, ship, and document orders to meet customer requirements.
• Manage work orders: printing, picking, staging, issuing materials, closing orders.
• Support column crating process and Lab materials replenishment reports.
• Support Freezer/Cooler PMs as needed.
• Communicate and resolve PO issues promptly.
• Maintain zero shipping errors and inventory variances.
• Monitor shipments for damage and document issues immediately.
• Participate in weekly QA audits and complete required training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Effective communication

Proactive initiative

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scanner handhelds

Warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks)

JD Edwards knowledge (preferred)

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams)

Job description

Kelly Services is hiring a Material Handling Specialist for an on-site Madison, WI assignment. You will perform daily material handling tasks, pick/pack/ship, manage inventory, and support multiple departments while maintaining accuracy and safety.

The role requires high school diploma and 1–2 years in shipping/material operations, knowledge of FEFO, warehouse equipment, and ability to work in cold storage environments. Contract: 2 months, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.