Material Handler

Kelly Services; Paton Township (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine access

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness coverage

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks a Material Handler in Paton, IA to receive, move and ship materials, operate forklifts and keep a safe, organized workstation. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, prepping shipments, and maintaining records. The role requires attention to detail and teamwork.

The position runs 6:00 AM–4:30 PM on Monday–Thursday with overtime possible on Fridays. A HS diploma or equivalent and basic math and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent or 1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• A valid driver's license.
• Good attendance.
• Ability to use basic math to analyze information and measuring equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work with close tolerances.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instruction and written processes.

Responsibilities

• Receives, checks, assigns locations, stores and/or delivers material throughout the factory.
• Operates power driven equipment to move materials and tools.
• Loads, unloads, moves, stores, and/or delivers material and parts.
• Prepares parts for shipment, including packing and paperwork.
• Prepares production setup kits and tooling per written instructions.
• Sorts, checks, counts, and expedites material and tools.
• Receives and verifies goods returned from dealers, branches or customers.
• Handles cleaning supplies, coolants, fuels, etc. as part of the job.
• Keeps required records for work performed.
• Moves and positions loads; performs other duties to support the team.
• Cleans work area and performs other duties inherent to the job.

Skills

Math

Basic computer skills

Strong attendance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kelly® is looking for a Material Handler to work at John Deere in Paton, IA. Let us help you grow in your career while being a vital part of your community.

Pay

$23.69 per hour

Shift

1st Shift, 6AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Thursday (Overtime possible on Friday, rarely on the weekend.)

Job Details:

Work is not closely supervised.

Maintains a safe work environment.

Details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

1. Receives, checks, assigns locations, stores and/or delivers material, parts and tools throughout the factory.
2. Operates power driven equipment such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, industrial trucks, etc. to move all types of material, parts, mail, personnel and/or equipment.
3. Operates, hoists, automatic storage/retrieval systems, etc. to load, unload, move, store, and/or deliver material, tools and/or parts.
4. Prepares parts for shipment including picking, packing, verifying quantity, applying shipping labels, completing paperwork, weighing and transporting to loading area and/or loading truck. May build crates or boxes for shipping.
5. Prepares production setup kits, perishable tooling and/or mounts and changes universal tooling per written instructions for production and machine tool operations.
6. Sorts, checks, counts, and/or expedites material, parts and/or tools used in the factory.
7. Receives, identifies, checks for accuracy, determines disposition and/or stores goods returned from dealers, branches and/or customers.
8. Handles cleaning supplies, coolants, fuels, etc. in performance of job.
9. Keeps all necessary and required records for work being performed.
10. Performs other miscellaneous tasks to support other team members.
11. Moves and positions loads.
12. Cleans work area and performs other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

Types of Machines, Tools and Equipment Used or Operated:

Varies by specific duties. Includes but not limited to: automobiles, trucks, forklifts, automatic storage/retrieval systems, and tuggers. Simple gages and checking equipment, production tool sets and universal tooling; computer terminal recording equipment, hand and power trucks and transporters, hoists and conveyors, various hand and power tools.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting up-to 35lbs repeatedly

Standing for long periods of time

Bending/Stooping/Walking/kneeling, etc.

Required Safety Equipment

Metatarsal boots, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, and face shield.

Required Skills:

1. High School Diploma/GED or equivalent or 1-3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment
2. A valid driver's license
3. Good attendance
4. Ability to use basic math to analyze information and measuring equipment
5. Basic computer skills
6. Ability to work safely and efficiently
7. Ability to work with close tolerances
8. Ability to work in a team and independently
9. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instruction and written processes

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. 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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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive 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.