Material Handler – Warehouse Associate

Kelly Services; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Material Handler – Warehouse Associate I for our Mesa, AZ location. This entry-level role involves handling high-value industrial materials in a climate-controlled 30,000 sq ft facility.

You will perform picking, packing, kitting, shipping, and receiving tasks, with opportunities for conversion to a permanent role based on performance. The position requires a HS diploma or GED, 0–2 years warehouse experience, mechanical inclination, a valid driver’s license, and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years warehouse experience; must have picking/packing/kitting knowledge.
• Mechanically inclined; ability to handle inventory with care.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass background check and drug screen prior to starting.
• Provide your own steel-toe shoes; wear professional attire.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and kit orders; pull tickets and package for shipping.
• Support distribution, receiving; verify inventory and routing of materials.
• Load/unload freight; support material handling and order assembly.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.
• Assist with valve automation and assembly under supervisor direction.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Picking/packing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler – Warehouse Associate I (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Mesa, AZ 85212

Pay: $20/hour to start, eligible for increase to $22/hour after 3-4 months upon conversion

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Duration: Temp-to-hire (3-4 months), potential permanent role based on performance

Position Overview:

Kelly is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Material Handler/Warehouse Associate I for a well-maintained, air-conditioned 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse. This is an entry-level position with hands-on work involving high-value industrial materials, including 20-24ft stainless steel and plastic pipes and fittings. We're looking for someone dependable, self-sufficient, and teachable, with prior warehouse experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pick, pack, and kit orders: pull tickets, pick parts, package, and send to shipping
• Support distribution and receiving: open incoming shipments, verify inventory, route materials, and process documentation
• Load and unload freight trucks, semi-trucks, UPS/FedEx shipments
• Help with material handling, staging, and order assembly
• Maintain clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures
• Support valve automation and assembly under the warehouse supervisor’s direction

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 0-2 years warehouse experience (entry-level, must have picking/packing/kitting knowledge)
• Mechanically inclined; ability to handle expensive inventory with care
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must pass background check and drug screen prior to starting
• Reliable, detail-oriented, well-presented, and punctual
• Must provide your own steel-toe shoes
• Appropriate, professional attire (T-shirts and regular shorts OK-no gym shorts)

Other Details:

• Air-conditioned 30,000 sq. ft. facility
• Opportunity to become a permanent team member after temp period
• Daily tasks include: material picking, kitting, shipping, receiving, and interacting with occasional customers onsite

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave

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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative 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.

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) .