Material Handler

Kelly Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay (up to eight paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Kelly Services in Somerset, NJ is hiring a Material Handler to manage daily material movements, pick and stage components for orders, and receive vendor materials and returns. The role supports shipping, inventory, and cycle counts.

You will work with SAP and other inventory systems, lift up to 40 pounds, and may require overtime. This hands-on position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to 5S and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Computer proficiency and experience using inventory or MRP systems.
• Knowledge of inventory controls or experience in a managed inventory environment.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process daily inventory transactions in SAP according to established procedures.
• Pick, stage, issue, receive, pack, and move materials safely and accurately.
• Complete domestic and international shipping documentation.
• Support warehouse security, daily processing, fiscal period cutoffs, and inventory controls.
• Coordinate material transfers to and from off-site warehouses.
• Collaborate with warehouse, quality inspection, shipping, and operations teams.
• Participate in 5S workplace organization initiatives.
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.

Skills

Inventory management

Overtime availability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Material Handler

Location: Somerset

Pay Rate: $23.50/hour

Shift: 1st Shift Monday- Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for accurately processing daily material movements, picking and staging components for sales orders and production work orders, and receiving vendor materials and customer/vendor returns. This role also supports engineering projects, lab supply replenishment, product packaging, shipping documentation, cycle counting, and physical inventory activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily inventory transactions in SAP according to established procedures.
• Pick, stage, issue, receive, pack, and move materials safely and accurately.
• Complete domestic and international shipping documentation.
• Support warehouse security, daily processing, fiscal period cutoffs, and inventory controls.
• Coordinate material transfers to and from off-site warehouses.
• Collaborate with warehouse, quality inspection, shipping, and operations teams.
• Participate in 5S workplace organization initiatives.
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Computer proficiency and experience using inventory or MRP systems.
• Knowledge of inventory controls or experience in a managed inventory environment.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

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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