Material Handler

Kelly Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Material Handler for the 2nd shift in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on loading, unloading, transporting, and organizing materials to support production, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include following work orders, maintaining material flow, and assisting machine operators while ensuring a clean, organized work environment. Forklift operations are a key requirement for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or 1–3 months related experience/training; or equivalent combination.
• Industrial Hi-Lo (forklift) operation experience strongly required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and move materials, products, or containers according to instructions.
• Maintain continuous flow of materials to and from machines.
• Clean work areas, machines, and equipment; assemble stackers and containment equipment for finished products.
• Operate an industrial Hi-Lo forklift to load trucks and transport materials.

Skills

Industrial Hi-Lo forklift

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety rules interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AX system

Job description

Material Handler – 2nd Shift

Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m.

Potential Overtime: Opportunities for extended shifts (3:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.) and partial Fridays

Position Summary:

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Material Handler In this role, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, transporting, and organizing materials within the plant to ensure smooth operation of production processes. This position provides crucial support to machine operators, maintains material flow, removes scrap, prepares products for shipment, and promotes a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Essential Duties:

• Review work orders and follow instructions to identify and move materials, products, or containers

• Maintain continuous flow of materials to and from machines

• Clean work areas, machines, and equipment; assemble stackers and containment equipment for finished products

• Operate an industrial Hi-Lo (forklift) to load trucks, transport materials, and support production needs

• Remove and rack scrap materials, place them in designated containers

• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe per 5S standards

• Adhere to all work instructions, operating procedures, and safety protocols

• Maintain knowledge of quality objectives and follow quality system policies

• Package and label products according to customer specifications

• Accurately record production information in AX system

Impact on Customer Quality:

• Ensure safety of teammates and prevent product damage

• Remove products from presses without causing damage

• Apply correct labeling with tare weights and piece counts

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or 1–3 months related experience/training; or equivalent combination

• Industrial Hi-Lo (forklift) operation experience is strongly required

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stand, walk, use hands, reach, and speak

• Occasionally stoop, crouch, or crawl

• Regularly lift/move up to 10 lbs.; frequently up to 25 lbs.; occasionally up to 40 lbs.

• Must have adequate vision for tasks (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception)

Work Environment:

• Noise levels are typically high in the manufacturing area

• PPE required at all times; must comply with company safety standards

Benefits and Perks:

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

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 may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

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.