Material Handler

Kelly Services; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Material Handler to work at a premier distribution center in Carteret, NJ. The position offers a stable schedule, hands-on training, and the chance to grow with a safety-focused warehouse team.

Typical duties include operating pallet jacks and forklifts, receiving and storing materials, selecting and packing shipments, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Shift is 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with a competitive hourly pay of $31.82.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse experience or similar role.
• Must be able to lift heavy loads and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Receive and store incoming material per warehouse processes.
• Select, pack, and palletize shipments for distribution.
• Conduct cycle counts and maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Physical stamina

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Material Handler to work at a premier distribution center in Carteret, NJ. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $31.82 per hour

Shift: 12noon- 9pm

Why you should apply to be Material Handler:

• Competitive pay rate with reliable weekly compensation.
• Opportunity to work in a modern, safety-focused warehouse environment.
• Professional growth potential—learn new skills and advance to higher-level positions.
• Work for a respected industry leader with a strong employee-centered culture.

What’s a typical day as Material Handler? You’ll be:

• Operating warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and push carts.
• Receiving and storing incoming material according to warehouse management system processes.
• Selecting, packing, and palletizing shipments for distribution.
• Sorting and packing less-than-truckload shipments and conducting cycle counts.
• Maintaining a clean and safe warehouse, including daily safety inspections and adherence to all safety procedures.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Are at least 18 years old and can pass pre-employment physical testing.
• Have no fear of heights and can perform physical tasks such as lifting various loads, cutting wire, climbing ladders, and moving throughout the warehouse in a variety of temperatures.
• Possess good attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Have 2+ years of warehouse experience, preferably with a warehouse management system (preferred but not required).

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. 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. for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitative 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.