Material Handler

Kelly Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Material Handler in Milwaukee, WI to pick/pack orders, load/unload materials, and move items around the site. The role involves operating forklifts and other material handling equipment while maintaining safety and accuracy in all tasks.

The position offers a first shift (Mon-Fri 5:00am-1:30pm) with potential overtime and a duration of 3 months, with possible contract-to-hire depending on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Able to frequently lift, push, carry, and slide packages up to 75 lbs.
• Fast-paced warehouse environment with organized processes.
• Read and interpret labels and product documentation.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the facility in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing orders and material handling.
• Load, unload, and move materials within the site.
• Fill orders and issue materials per requests.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, etc.).
• Pack and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Reading labels

Basic math

Time management

Attention to detail

18+ years old

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Cherry pickers

Walking riders

Reach trucks

EZGo carts

Hand trucks

Job description

Kelly is seeking Material Handler candidates in Milwaukee, WI at an electrical distributor.

Shift & Pay Rates

1st Shift - Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm (or until work is done; potential for regular OT)

• Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
• Weekly Pay
• Quick Start
• Duration: 3 months Possible Contract to Hire

This job might be an outstanding fit if you are able to:

• Picking and packing orders, material handling, truck loading.
• Work independently to load, unload, and move materials within or near work site.
• Fill orders and issues materials and supplies per requests.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts (sit down/stand up), pallet jacks, cherry pickers, walking riders, reach trucks, EZGo carts, hand trucks or dollies.
• Pack and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Desire to work in a fast-paced, organized, and positive warehouse environment.
• Able to comprehend oral and written communication skills to effectively read labels, tickets, and other product documentation.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, carry, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the warehouse in various temperatures.
• Able to accurately use basic math skills.
• Attention to detail and good time management skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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. 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 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 reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en)

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

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 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 affirmatively 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.