Material Handler

Kelly Services; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Material Specialist to manage receiving, storage, and movement of materials to support production. You will ensure accuracy, traceability, and timely delivery of components throughout the warehouse and production areas.

The role emphasizes inventory control, cycle counting, and scanning using MRP/ERP systems, with forklift operation and strict safety practices as core requirements. You will contribute to continuous improvement of material flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or related roles.
• Preferred minimum of two (2) years in materials, inventory, or warehouse roles.
• Working knowledge of inventory management principles (receiving, picking, kitting, cycle counting, inventory control).
• Experience using MRP, ERP, or other inventory systems.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain certification on hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process incoming materials and documentation.
• Perform material movements including picking, kitting, transfers, replenishments, and replacements to support production.
• Execute inventory transactions in MRP/ERP to maintain accurate records and traceability.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits for accuracy.
• Maintain floor stock and production inventory levels.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Support inventory management processes and Kanban systems.
• Create kits and stage materials for production activities.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Dispose of, recycle, and manage obsolete materials per procedures.
• Assist with developing and improving material management processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent work

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Material Specialist

Location: Hillsboro OR, 97124

Pay: $19 - $20 DOE

Shift: M-F 8am - 5pm

SUMMARY

The Material Specialist supports Production Operations and Materials Management by receiving, storing, moving, and controlling inventory throughout the production and warehouse environments. This role is responsible for ensuring materials are accurately received, tracked, stored, and delivered to support production requirements while maintaining inventory accuracy and material traceability.

Duties include receiving and allocating materials, picking and kitting components for production, performing inventory transactions, cycle counting, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The Material Specialist also supports continuous improvement initiatives and helps ensure efficient material flow throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, verify, and process incoming materials and documentation.

• Perform material movements including picking, kitting, transfers, replenishments, and replacements to support production requirements.

• Execute inventory transactions in MRP and database systems to maintain accurate inventory records and material traceability.

• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure system and physical inventory accuracy.

• Maintain floor stock and production inventory levels.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve inventory discrepancies.

• Support inventory management processes and best practices, including cycle counting and Kanban systems.

• Create kits and stage materials for production activities.

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport materials throughout the facility.

• Appropriately dispose of, recycle, and manage excess or obsolete materials in accordance with established procedures.

• Assist with developing, documenting, and improving material management processes.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS /EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THIS POSITION:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.

• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or related roles.

• Preferred minimum of two (2) years of experience in a materials, inventory, or warehouse-related position.

• Working knowledge of inventory management principles, including receiving, picking, kitting, cycle counting, inventory control, and material handling processes.

• Experience using MRP, ERP, or other inventory management systems.

• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze inventory data and generate reports.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions.

• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.

• Ability to move materials throughout warehouse, storage, and production environments.

• Ability to perform inventory counts and material handling activities with a high degree of accuracy.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• 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.

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 Affirmerative 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.