Night Shift Material Handler & Forklift Operator

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

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.