Material Handler

Kelly Services; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for our Distribution Center in Texas. The role supports various contracts by managing goods and services across fleet leasing, equipment, supplies, and safety items.

The ideal candidate shows professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong safety mindset. Responsibilities include unloading shipments, inspecting items, operating forklifts and cranes, restocking, and assisting with inventory counts.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations: receiving, inventory management, and shipping.
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, wrapping and banding machines, or cherry pickers is preferred.
• Good math skills and basic measurements.
• Ability to learn new software used in warehouse operations.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and coworkers to facilitate order processing.
• Safely unload shipments and verify items against shipping documents.
• Inspect received products and cross-reference packing lists.
• Operate warehouse equipment to move materials.
• Restock shelves and participate in inventory counts.
• Prepare orders for shipment and document shipping methods.
• Observe safety policies and maintain a clean workspace.

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler

Pay: $17.50/hr

Hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

Duration: Temp-to-Hire

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious Material Handler to join our Distribution Center team. This key position supports a broad range of corporate contracts by managing goods and services across fleet vehicle leasing, equipment, supplies, safety equipment, building services, and corporate travel. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and coworkers to facilitate all steps of the order process.
• Safely unload shipments; inspect and verify items against shipping documents and transfer them to designated areas.
• Confirm accuracy and quality of received products by cross-referencing packing lists.
• Operate warehouse equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes, etc.) to safely move materials and products.
• Restock shelves and assist with inventory counts.
• Enforce all safety policies and maintain a clean, compliant workspace.
• Unload and inspect materials, tools, and equipment from vendor deliveries.
• Organize inventory by predetermined categories and locations.
• Transfer materials to and from internal departments for modification as needed.
• Assemble and package customer orders to specification; prepare items for shipment.
• Perform documentation for various shipping methods (UPS, LTL, SH, Air).
• Support other duties and special projects, as assigned.
• Observe and report all safety and health hazards or incidents immediately.

Required Experience

• Experience in warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory management, and shipping.
• Experience with warehouse equipment such as forklifts, wrapping and banding machines, cranes, or cherry pickers strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Solid understanding of basic measurements (fractions, decimals, etc.) and math skills.
• Strong reading comprehension; typing and computer literacy.
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications relevant to warehouse operations.
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Consistent reliability and punctual attendance.

Working Conditions

• Routine physical exertion; ability to lift 25-50 lbs. overhead.
• Work involves standing for long periods, exposure to loud noises, and extreme temperatures.
• Operation of heavy machinery and tools required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn.
• Availability for overtime and weekend work.

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. 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. 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

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