Material Handler

Kelly Services; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Material Handler in Wyandotte, MI for the 3rd shift (8:00 PM–6:00 AM, Mon–Fri). You will inspect finished parts, record data, move materials, and perform equipment changeovers to preserve safety and efficiency.

The role requires at least 2 years of forklift experience, ability to lift 30 lbs, and basic math and measurement skills. Successful candidates will read SOPs, maintain safety standards, and work on-site in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Have at least 2+ years of forklift (hi-low) driving experience.
• Solid work history, ideally with roles held for 1+ years each.
• Capable of lifting up to 30 lbs. and can sit for extended periods while working.
• Can read and understand standard operating instructions and have functional English skills (spoken and written).
• Have basic math skills and are comfortable using measurement tools.
• Attentive to detail, organized, and have strong visual acuity.
• Willing and able to work midnight shifts (8pm–6am, Mon–Thu; forklift driving on Fridays).
• Can comply with safety and uniform requirements (steel/composite-toe shoes, jeans/cargo pants, no sweatpants or leggings).

Responsibilities

• Performing visual inspection of finished parts for defects and conducting minor finishing and basic assembly operations.
• Recording data accurately in the plant’s electronic database system.
• Supporting efficient movement of materials from inspection/assembly lines to staging area for warehouse transfer.
• Completing equipment changeovers to maintain safety, quality, and productivity.
• Using measurement tools such as rulers, gauges, and clippers to complete assigned inspection tasks.
• Conducting safety and quality checks of equipment and actively supporting the safety program.
• Operating a forklift (hi-low) on Fridays as backup as needed.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards and occasionally training other personnel on unit operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

English literacy

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Math skills

Job description

Feeling stuck?

Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly team as a Material Handler to work at a premier manufacturing client in Wyandotte, MI. We’re here every step of the way to help you and your career be the best it can be. Bring your energy and expertise. We’ll help you get where you want to be.

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour

Shift: 3rd Shift - 8:00PM - 6:00AM, Monday - Friday

What’s a typical day as a Material Handler? You’ll be:

• Performing visual inspection of finished parts for defects and conducting minor finishing and basic assembly operations

• Recording data accurately in the plant’s electronic database system

• Supporting efficient movement of materials from inspection/assembly lines to staging area for warehouse transfer

• Completing equipment changeovers to maintain safety, quality, and productivity

• Using measurement tools such as rulers, gauges, and clippers to complete assigned inspection tasks

• Conducting safety and quality checks of equipment and actively supporting the safety program

• Operating a forklift (hi-low) on Fridays as backup as needed

• Maintaining housekeeping standards and occasionally training other personnel on unit operations

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have at least 2+ years of forklift (hi-low) driving experience

• Possess a solid work history, ideally with roles held for 1+ years each

• Are capable of lifting up to 30 lbs. and can sit for extended periods while working

• Can read and understand standard operating instructions and have functional English skills (spoken and written)

• Have basic math skills and are comfortable using measurement tools

• Are attentive to detail, organized, and have strong visual acuity

• Are willing and able to work midnight shifts (8pm–6am, Monday–Thursday; forklift driving on Fridays)

• Can comply with safety and uniform requirements (steel/composite-toe shoes, jeans/cargo pants, no sweatpants or leggings)

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Material Handler today!

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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