Material Handler II – Laboratory Operations

Kelly Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Material Handler II – Laboratory Operations in Seattle, WA. This role combines material handling with inventory and data reporting in a regulated biotech setting.

You will collaborate with laboratory, clinical, purchasing, and internal teams; run reports, analyze data, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining accurate records and ensuring safe, compliant operations. The position starts Oct 1, 2026, with a 6-month initial contract and potential permanent hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of material handling, inventory, warehouse, laboratory, manufacturing, or operations experience.
• Experience in GMP/ISO/regulated environments is highly preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and put away inbound materials.
• Pick, pack, and prepare outbound shipments.
• Stock laboratory, warehouse, and operational areas.
• Move, store, and distribute hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Reconcile purchase orders with packing slips and receiving documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels.
• Support shipping, receiving, and material distribution activities.
• Run and review inventory, material, and operational reports.
• Use Excel and other business systems to track information.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data analysis

Inventory management

Tech-savvy

Education

High School Diploma or Associate Degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP/WMS systems

Business systems

Job description

Material Handler II – Laboratory Operations

Seattle, WA

$24–$25 per hour

Full-Time | Contract-to-Permanent

Position Details

• Initial Contract: 6 months

• Potential: Permanent hire based on business needs and performance

• Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

• Saturday coverage required

• Pay: $24–$25/hour

• Anticipated Start: October 1, 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a Material Handler II – Laboratory Operations to support clinical laboratory and research operations within a fast-paced, highly regulated biotech environment.

This position goes beyond traditional warehouse work. The ideal candidate will combine material handling and inventory experience with strong customer service, computer skills, reporting, and analytical abilities .

You will work closely with laboratory, clinical, research, purchasing, and other internal teams. This role requires someone who can communicate professionally with internal customers, manage inventory accurately, use computer systems, run reports, review data, identify discrepancies or trends, and help solve operational issues.

We are looking for someone who is tech-savvy, organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and interested in growing into additional responsibilities over time.

What You'll Do

Material Handling & Inventory

• Receive, inspect, and put away inbound materials.

• Pick, pack, and prepare outbound shipments.

• Stock laboratory, warehouse, and operational areas.

• Move, store, and distribute hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

• Perform cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.

• Reconcile purchase orders with packing slips and receiving documentation.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and appropriate stock levels.

• Support shipping, receiving, and material distribution activities.

Customer Service & Communication

• Serve as a key point of contact for internal laboratory and clinical customers regarding materials, inventory, orders, and deliveries.

• Provide professional, responsive customer service to laboratory teams and other departments.

• Respond to questions and resolve routine material or inventory issues.

• Communicate proactively regarding shortages, delays, discrepancies, and other concerns.

• Build strong working relationships across departments.

• Balance customer service with accuracy, compliance, and established procedures.

Reporting, Data & Analytics

• Run and review inventory, material, and operational reports.

• Use data to identify inventory discrepancies, shortages, trends, and potential issues.

• Research and investigate variances between system records and physical inventory.

• Maintain accurate data within inventory and business systems.

• Use Excel and other business systems to track information and support daily operations.

• Help organize and analyze operational data to support decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes based on reporting and data.

• Communicate findings and issues clearly to appropriate team members.

Laboratory & Regulated Environment

• Follow company SOPs, quality procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain accurate receiving, inventory, and distribution documentation.

• Document nonconformances and assist with root-cause and corrective-action activities.

• Follow procedures for hazardous, temperature-sensitive, and regulated materials.

• Perform Dangerous Goods/HazMat shipments when trained and qualified.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Use inventory, purchasing, shipping, and other business systems.

• Learn new software and systems quickly.

• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook regularly.

• Support reporting and data-analysis activities.

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.

• Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Take initiative and learn additional responsibilities as the operation grows.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree required

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• At least 1 year of material handling, inventory, warehouse, laboratory, manufacturing, or operations experience

• Experience in GMP, ISO, medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or another regulated environment highly preferred

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Comfortable working directly with internal customers and cross-functional teams

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems

• Experience running reports and working with data

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Ability to review information, identify discrepancies, recognize trends, and investigate problems

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs

• Excellent organization and time management

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Dependable and accountable

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility

Helpful Experience

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Inventory management systems

• ERP/WMS systems

• Reporting and analytics

• Advanced Excel functions

• Inventory reconciliation

• KPI reporting

• Supply chain analytics

• Lean/Six Sigma

• HazMat/Dangerous Goods

• GMP/ISO documentation

• Laboratory or clinical operations

What Makes This Role Different?

This is not a traditional warehouse position .

You will combine:

Material Handling + Inventory + Customer Service + Technology + Reporting + Data Analysis + Laboratory Operations

The successful candidate will be comfortable both working with materials and working with people and data .

This could be a strong opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in laboratory operations, materials management, supply chain, inventory control, operations, reporting, or process improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods.

• Lift up to 50 lbs.

• Push/pull wheeled objects up to 800 lbs.

• Occasionally work in a walk-in freezer at temperatures as low as -13°F (-25°C) .

• Safely perform material handling activities in a laboratory and warehouse environment.

Contract-to-Permanent Opportunity

Location: Seattle, WA

Pay: $24–$25/hour

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Initial Contract: 6 months

Potential: Permanent hire

Anticipated Start: October 1, 2026

The initial assignment is expected to be approximately six months, with the potential to transition to a permanent position based on business needs and performance.

If you are customer-focused, comfortable with technology and data, strong in Excel and reporting, and have experience with inventory/materials or operations , we'd like to hear from you.

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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.

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