Material Handler

Associated Staffing Incorporated; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program

401(k) and Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Lean Manufacturing opportunities

Job summary

Associated Staffing Incorporated is seeking a Material Handler in Kearney, Nebraska. This temp-to-hire role offers growth potential, regular pay increases after hire, and a strong benefits package.

Pay ranges from $21.45 to $22.45 per hour, with 1st and 2nd shifts available. You'll move materials, operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and participate in inventory control while maintaining a safe, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Ability to work in tight spaces and around elevated shelving.
• Basic computer, communication and math skills.
• Motivated and willing to learn.
• Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attendance and work performance.

Responsibilities

• Move and organize materials, parts and products throughout production and warehouse areas.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts in a fast-paced environment.
• Select correct products and part numbers to ensure accuracy.
• Perform inventory tasks including cycle counts and transfers.
• Complete material transfers, receiving, scrap and time reports.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area and follow safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Strong attendance

Tools

RF devices

Forklifts

Job description

Material Handler – $21.45–$22.45/hour

Location: Kearney, NE
Pay: $21.45–$22.45/hour
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift
Position Type: Temp-to-Hire

Start a Career with a Company That Rewards Great Performance!

Looking for a hands‑on position with competitive pay and the opportunity to turn your next job into a long‑term career? We’re hiring Material Handlers in Kearney! This is a temp‑to‑hire opportunity with excellent potential for advancement, regular pay increases after hire and a strong benefits package.

Pay:

1st Shift: $21.45/hour

2nd Shift: $22.45/hour

After being hired on permanently, employees receive pay increases every three months through their first 12 months.

Candidates must be flexible and able to work 8 or 10‑hour shifts and may need to train on a different shift.

What You’ll Do

As a Material Handler, you’ll move and organize materials, parts and products throughout the production and warehouse areas while helping keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include:

Handle and transport materials, parts and products throughout the facility.

Operate both sit‑down and stand‑up forklifts in a fast‑paced environment.

Select the correct products and part numbers to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Work safely in tight spaces and around shelving stacked at various heights.

Change propane tanks and charge or change forklift batteries as needed.

Remove scrap materials from production areas.

Perform cycle counts and assist with inventory control.

Complete material transfers, receiving, scrap reports, time reports and forklift inspection forms.

Complete inventory transactions using computer terminals or RF devices.

Operate equipment including forklifts, hand pallet trucks, barrel lifts, floor sweepers, floor scrubbers and yard trucks as required.

Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.

Follow all company safety, quality, policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

Ability to operate both sit‑down and stand‑up forklifts

Comfortable working in tight spaces and around elevated shelving

Basic computer, communication and math skills

Motivated and willing to learn

Able to adapt quickly and succeed in a fast‑paced environment

Excellent attendance and work performance

Strong attendance and job performance are important for successfully transitioning into a permanent position.

Benefits After Hire

Once hired on permanently, employees are eligible for:

Quarterly Annual Incentive Bonus Program

401(k) and Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Social activities and High Performance Teams

Lean Manufacturing opportunities

And more!