Material Handlers-Contract

Kelly Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a reliable Material Handler / Forklift Operator for Albany, NY. This long-term temporary role supports dock and cleanroom operations, focusing on safe, accurate movement and tracking of materials to maintain inventory accuracy and comply with contamination control standards.

The position entails 12-hour rotating shifts, with day and night options. Pay is $24.75/hr (day shift) or $26.75/hr (night shift).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years in warehouse operations or material handling preferred.
• Basic experience with inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload materials at the dock.
• Verify incoming and outgoing materials against documentation.
• Transport materials between dock, storage, and cleanroom areas.
• Maintain material traceability and update inventory tracking within 24 hours.
• Follow site safety and contamination control standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Basic inventory systems

Shipping/Receiving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Job Description

Material Handler /Forklift Operator

Temp: Through December 2026

Location: Albany, NY

Pay: $24.75/hr (Day Shift)

Schedule: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

These are long term temp positions going through December minimum but could extend longer!

We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler/Forklift Operator to support dock and cleanroom operations. This role is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient loading, unloading, movement, and tracking of materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and adhering to site safety and contamination control standards. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely material flow between the dock and operational areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely load and unload non-heavyweight materials at the dock
• Verify incoming and outgoing materials against documentation
• Transport materials between dock, storage, and cleanroom areas
• Maintain full material traceability through approved tracking methods and serial documentation
• Record material movements and update the inventory tracking system within 24 hours
• Maintain organized storage and staging areas for efficient material access
• Verify returned tools, kits, and components for completeness and accuracy
• Follow all site safety requirements, contamination control guidelines, and 5S workplace standards

Shift Schedules:

Front Half Days Sunday – Tuesday, alternating Wednesdays 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM $24.75/hr

Front Half Nights Sunday – Tuesday, alternating Wednesdays 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM $26.75/hr

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience in organization, warehouse operations, or material handling
• Basic experience with inventory management systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in semiconductor, high-technology manufacturing, or controlled environments
• Familiarity with serial number tracking and contamination control practices

Multiple openings are available!

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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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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