Material Handler

Kelly Services; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Material Handler for the Hammond, IN area. The role runs on the 1st shift (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with a pay rate of $18 per hour. You will operate warehouse equipment, use a Warehouse Management System, receive and store materials, and ensure accurate packing and timely deliveries.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in warehousing, experience with large-scale operations, and a strong safety record. Benefits include a range of medical/dental/vision options and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years warehousing experience preferred.
• Experience with large warehouse operations and WMS.
• Ability to lift and perform physical tasks; good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, push carts).
• Receive and store materials using WMS.
• Select, pack, and palletize shipments for on-time delivery.
• Sort and pack LTL shipments and conduct cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Safety compliance

Education

Warehousing experience (2+ years)

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

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 leading organization in Hammond, IN. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $18 per hour

Shift: 1st, 8am-5pm

Why you should apply to be Material Handler:

• Competitive pay rate at $18 per hour
• Opportunity to work with a respected industry leader
• Employee-owned culture with opportunities for advancement and professional growth
• Safe, clean, and technology-driven work environment

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

• Operating warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, forklifts, and push carts
• Receiving and storing incoming materials using a Warehouse Management System
• Selecting, packing, and palletizing shipments to ensure timely delivery
• Sorting and packing less-than-truckload shipments and conducting cycle counts
• Maintaining a clean warehouse by following all safety procedures and performing daily safety inspections

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Are at least 18 years of age
• Have no fear of heights and can perform physical tasks such as lifting, cutting wire, climbing ladders, and working in varying temperatures
• Have good attendance and a strong work ethic
• Can pass pre-employment physical testing
• Have 2+ years of experience in warehousing (preferred)
• Prior experience with large warehouse operations and warehouse management systems (preferred)

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.

• voluntary benefit plans including medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus
• 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

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.

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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.

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.