Material Handler

Kelly Services; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Material Handler II in Tewksbury, MA. The role supports advanced material handling, shipping, and inventory control, including international shipments, with AES/ACE export filings as required.

It operates Monday–Friday on a Day shift, with a $23.00/hr pay rate on W‑2 for a 6‑month assignment. Responsibilities include receiving, packing, preparing shipments, generating export documents, and ensuring EAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of warehouse, material handling, or shipping experience.
• Experience with international shipping and export documentation.
• Working knowledge of AES filings and ACE portal processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and warehouse management systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory control practices.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and packing documentation.
• Accurately pick, pack, stage, and ship materials in accordance with work orders and customer requirements.
• Prepare domestic and international shipments, including proper packaging and labeling.
• Generate and review export documentation such as invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin.
• Submit EEI filings through AES and process entries through ACE as required.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. export regulations (EAR).
• Validate HTS/Schedule B classifications and support documentation accuracy.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers for timely shipments.
• Perform ERP/WMS inventory and shipping transactions; conduct cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Operate forklifts and maintain organized records; assist in training junior team members.

Skills

Material handling

Shipping

Export compliance

ERP systems

Forklift certification

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AES filings

ACE portal

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler II

Job Duration: 6 Months ??

Location Tewksbury, MA - 01876

Shift: M-F Day shift

Pay rate:$23.00/hr. on W2

Job Description:

• The Material Handler II is responsible for advanced material handling, shipping, and inventory control activities, including domestic and international shipments. This role supports warehouse and distribution operations while ensuring compliance with U.S. export regulations. The position requires experience in export documentation preparation and electronic export filings through AES and ACE systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and packing documentation

• Accurately pick, pack, stage, and ship materials in accordance with work orders and customer requirements

• Prepare domestic and international shipments, including proper packaging and labeling

• Generate and review export documentation such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other required trade documents

• Submit Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings through the Automated Export System (AES)

• Process export-related entries and filings through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) as required

• Ensure compliance with U.S. export regulations (EAR and other applicable trade regulations)

• Validate HTS/Schedule B classifications and support documentation accuracy

• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers to ensure timely and compliant shipments

• Perform ERP/WMS inventory and shipping transactions accurately and timely

• Conduct cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliation

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment (as certified)

• Maintain organized records in accordance with company and regulatory retention policies

• Identify process improvements and assist in training junior team members

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 2+ years of warehouse, material handling, or shipping experience.

• Experience with international shipping and export documentation

• Working knowledge of AES filings and ACE portal processes

• Familiarity with ERP systems and warehouse management systems

• Strong understanding of inventory control practices

• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Incoterms

• Hazardous materials shipping certification (IATA, IMDG, or DOT)

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing or distribution environment

• Basic understanding of trade compliance and customs regulations

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