Shipping and Receiving Worker

Kelly Services; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Worker in Wilmington, MA to handle incoming and outgoing shipments, verify orders, and keep precise inventory records. You’ll operate forklifts, document discrepancies, and help maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment.

The role offers a $25/hour pay rate with flexible hours and potential overtime. This position may lead to permanent employment with a respected industry leader focused on employee growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse/receiving experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and basic computer skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy, quality, and damage.
• Verify packing slips against purchase orders and document discrepancies.
• Unload materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar equipment.
• Enter received products into the inventory system accurately.
• Label and organize products in the warehouse for easy access.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and assist with maintaining levels.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments and complete paperwork.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to coordinate material flow.
• Communicate with suppliers and logistics regarding shipment issues.
• Adhere to safety protocols and keep a clean, organized workspace.
• Assist with packing and shipping orders and participate in training.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Inventory management system

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Shipping and Receiving Worker to work at a premier manufacturing client in Wilmington, MA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $25/hour

Shift: flexible hours, including overtime as needed

Why you should apply to be Shipping and Receiving Worker:

• Competitive pay rate of $25/hour.

• Opportunity to transition from temporary to permanent employment.

• Join a safe, organized, and collaborative warehouse environment.

• Work with a respected industry leader known for supporting employee growth and development.

What’s a typical day as Shipping and Receiving Worker? You’ll be:

• Inspecting incoming shipments for accuracy, quality, and damage.

• Verifying packing slips against purchase orders and documenting discrepancies.

• Unloading materials and products from delivery trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment.

• Entering received products into the inventory management system accurately.

• Labeling and organizing products in the warehouse for easy access and retrieval.

• Conducting regular inventory counts and assisting in maintaining inventory levels.

• Maintaining accurate records of incoming shipments and completing all necessary paperwork.

• Collaborating with warehouse team members and other departments to coordinate the flow of materials.

• Communicating effectively with suppliers and logistics personnel regarding shipment issues.

• Adhering to all safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

• Assisting with packing and shipping orders, and participating in training and development activities.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

• Possess previous experience in a warehouse or receiving role (a plus).

• Are familiar with inventory management systems and basic computer skills.

• Can safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment (certification may be required).

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Have good physical stamina and can lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

• Excel in communication and teamwork.

• Are comfortable working in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise and varying temperatures.

• Are able to work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

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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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.

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) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative 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.