Material Handler

Kelly Services; Fairview (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit spending account

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay & service bonus

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a reliable Material Handler for the 1st shift, working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role supports production, shipping, and receiving, ensuring materials are available when needed.

The ideal candidate will follow procedures, safely handle materials, and contribute to a structured, training-focused environment with opportunities to grow in manufacturing and warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to safely lift and move heavy materials.
• Comfortable working in a production, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
• Basic organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Willingness to learn company processes and procedures.
• Forklift or pallet jack experience is a plus.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review material needs at the beginning of each shift and request materials for the production area.
• Transport raw materials, components, packaging supplies, finished goods, and scrap to and from the production floor.
• Prepare outgoing materials by scanning, labeling, wrapping, and packaging shipments.
• Unpack and inspect incoming goods against purchase orders or invoices.
• Maintain accurate records of received materials.
• Identify and report damaged, incorrect, or unsatisfactory items.
• Complete shipping paperwork, including intercompany bills of lading.
• Operate a forklift or pallet jack when needed.
• Lift, move, and organize heavy materials safely.
• Record weights and shipping charges as required.
• Follow company procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Perform routine material‑handling tasks accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Follow instructions

Safety conscious

Lift/move heavy materials

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Material Handler – 1st Shift

Pay: $17.61 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Employment Type: Full-time

Join Our Production Team

We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused Material Handler to support our production, shipping, and receiving operations. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, following established procedures, handling materials safely, and helping ensure that production has the supplies it needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is dependable, organized, willing to learn, and interested in building a career in manufacturing or warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review material needs at the beginning of each shift and request materials for the production area.

• Transport raw materials, components, packaging supplies, finished goods, and scrap to and from the production floor.

• Prepare outgoing materials by scanning, labeling, wrapping, and packaging shipments.

• Unpack and inspect incoming goods against purchase orders or invoices.

• Maintain accurate records of received materials.

• Identify and report damaged, incorrect, or unsatisfactory items.

• Complete shipping paperwork, including intercompany bills of lading.

• Operate a forklift or pallet jack when needed.

• Lift, move, and organize heavy materials safely.

• Record weights and shipping charges as required.

• Follow company procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.

• Perform routine material‑handling tasks accurately and efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.

• Ability to safely lift and move heavy materials.

• Comfortable working in a production, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.

• Basic organizational and recordkeeping skills.

• Willingness to learn company processes and procedures.

• Forklift or pallet jack experience is a plus.

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience is preferred but not required.

Why Apply?

• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule

• First-shift hours

• Competitive starting pay of $17.61 per hour

• Opportunity to gain valuable manufacturing and material‑handling experience

• Structured work environment with training provided

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. 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.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

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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