Material Handler – Production Support

Kelly Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Steel-toe shoe voucher

Paid time for shoes and safety gear

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks experienced Material Handlers to support production in a high-tech manufacturing setting. You will move raw materials, containers, and finished goods between warehouse and production areas, coordinating with supervisors and operators to ensure material availability and safe handling.

You will operate a sit-down forklift, use barcode scanners, and manage inventory records while following safety and hazmat procedures. Excellent teamwork and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of material handling experience in industrial, manufacturing, or warehouse settings.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Experience using pallet jacks, barcode scanners, and stretch-wrap equipment.
• At least 1 year of experience using ERP or inventory management software.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, bills of material, and job sheets to identify materials needed for daily production.
• Pull, stage, and distribute raw materials to production areas.
• Keep production supplied with the appropriate materials throughout the shift.
• Communicate with Production Supervisors, Shift Leads, and operators regarding material needs and container swaps.
• Remove full product containers and provide empty containers for production as needed.
• Safely move chemical drums and other materials using forklifts and appropriate equipment.
• Operate a sit-down forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• Use drum lifter attachments to move chemical drums between pallets.
• Use barcode scanners and scanning software to electronically track and move products.
• Move finished goods from production to packaging, temporary staging, and warehouse storage areas.
• Use a computer to locate materials, research inventory issues, and complete shift pass-downs.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material movement records.
• Follow all safety, quality, hazmat, and production procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

ERP software

MS Word/Excel/Teams

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Barcode scanners

Stretch-wrap equipment

ERP software

Job description

Base Pay: $23.00–$24.00+ per hour , depending on experience

Shift Differentials

• Swing Shift +$1.00/hr


• Night Shift +$2.00/hr

Available Shifts

• Day Shift – Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM


• Swing Shift – Monday–Friday: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM


• Night Shift – Sunday night–Thursday night: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Material Handlers to provide critical production support in a high-tech manufacturing environment. These positions are responsible for keeping production running smoothly by safely moving raw materials, containers, and finished goods between the warehouse and production areas.

You will work closely with Production Supervisors, Shift Leads, and Production Operators to ensure materials are available when needed and finished products are moved safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Review production schedules, bills of material, and job sheets to identify materials needed for daily production.


• Pull, stage, and distribute raw materials to production areas.


• Keep production supplied with the appropriate materials throughout the shift.


• Communicate with Production Supervisors, Shift Leads, and operators regarding material needs and container swaps.


• Remove full product containers and provide empty containers for production as needed.


• Safely move chemical drums and other materials using forklifts and appropriate equipment.


• Operate a sit-down forklift and other material-handling equipment.


• Use drum lifter attachments to move chemical drums between pallets.


• Use barcode scanners and scanning software to electronically track and move products.


• Move finished goods from production to packaging, temporary staging, and warehouse storage areas.


• Use a computer to locate materials, research inventory issues, and complete shift pass-downs.


• Maintain accurate inventory and material movement records.


• Follow all safety, quality, hazmat, and production procedures.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.


• 2+ years of material handling experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.


• Experience operating a forklift.


• Experience using pallet jacks, barcode scanners, and stretch-wrap equipment.


• At least 1 year of experience using ERP or inventory management software.


• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.


• Basic math skills.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to lift and move up to 70 lbs.


• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.


• Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience handling chemicals or hazardous materials.


• Familiarity with hazmat labeling.


• Knowledge of chemical segregation by hazard class.


• Experience working in a chemical manufacturing or industrial production environment.

Hazmat Training

Employees must complete employer-provided Hazmat training in accordance with DOT 49 CFR 172.704 within 90 days of hire.

Safety Shoes

A voucher for steel-toe shoes is provided at orientation.

Paid time is provided at the end of your first shift to purchase your required steel-toe shoes.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay


• Overtime opportunities


• Generous FTO


• 10 paid holidays


• Tuition assistance


• Long-term growth potential


• Safety-first, high-tech manufacturing environment

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.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly 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. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

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