Material Handler

Kelly Services; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Bonus & holidays

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a dependable lift truck operator to support a premier manufacturing client in Kalamazoo, MI. The role involves supplying production lines, moving materials, and using ERP/WMS systems in a safety-focused environment. The position features a 12-hour, rotating 3rd shift with temp-to-hire potential and pay of $21.06 per hour. Applicants should have a high school diploma and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid forklift certification/license.
• Strong organizational and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Experience with ERP or related systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to supply production lines and move finished products.
• Use ERP/WMS for inventory control and workflow operations.
• Unload, receive, and stage packaging and regrind materials for transfers.
• Move regrind and virgin materials to/from production lines.
• Ensure correct packaging is supplied to lines.
• Operate trash tippers, stretch wrappers, and drain railcars as needed.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

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 lift truck operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Kalamazoo, MI. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $21.06 per hour

Shift: 3rd shift with rotating schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (12-hour shift: 5:17pm–5:30am)

Why you should apply to be lift truck operator

• Competitive pay rate with temp-to-hire potential
• Work in a safety-focused, ISO-compliant environment
• Opportunity to expand your skills in a reputable manufacturing setting
• Join a team-oriented workplace committed to growth and development

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

• Performing forklift duties, supplying production lines with materials and packaging, and removing finished products
• Utilizing warehouse management systems for inventory control and workflow operations
• Unloading, receiving, and staging packing and regrind trailers for transfers
• Moving regrind and virgin materials to and from production lines
• Ensuring correct packaging is supplied to production lines
• Operating trash tippers, stretch wrappers, and draining railcars as needed
• Keeping work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Completing additional tasks as assigned

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess valid forklift certification/license
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and effective communication, both oral and written
• Are self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and organize tasks independently
• Are comfortable lifting up to 75 lbs
• Have basic math and computer skills, with experience using ERP or related systems
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment and are committed to workplace safety

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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.

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.