Shipping Associate

Kelly; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term contract

Extensive on-the-job training

Holiday pay & transit benefits

Job summary

Kelly Services in Elgin, IL is seeking energetic Shipping Associates for a short-term summer contract. Roles include 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 6:00am–2:15pm) at $17.50/hr or Split Shift (Mon–Fri, 11:00am–7:15pm) at $19/hr. Roles involve packing, labeling, data entry, and warehouse duties with light-to-moderate physical work.

Ideal candidates have basic computer skills and are dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. Training is provided, and shifts are on-site with team lifting as needed.

Qualifications

• You have basic computer and key entry skills (familiarity with Windows and Motorola WM is a plus).
• You are comfortable with physical work and team lifting.
• You’re dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new skills.
• You’re available for a full shift on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal teams to ship final products to customers.
• Load, sort, and move packaged goods/boxes (up to 50 lbs with team lift).
• Handle shipping documents and enter data using computer systems.
• Organize and prepare materials for processing (labeling, packaging, shrink-wrapping).
• Work on your feet at a standing desk in a warehouse environment.
• Move product between pallets and get those steps in!

Skills

Basic computer skills

Key entry skills

Windows familiarity

Motorola WM knowledge

Tools

Windows OS

Motorola WM

Job description

Looking for the perfect summer gig? Kelly Services is seeking energetic, dependable team members as Shipping Associates for a leading company in Elgin, IL.

Pay Rates & Shifts

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:15pm ($17.50/hr)
• Split Shift: Monday–Friday, 11:00am–7:15pm ($19/hr)

Why You'll Love This Summer Job

• Short-term contract
• Build your resume and gain real-world skills with a fast-growing company
• Extensive training and on-the-job support provided

What You'll Do

• Coordinate with internal teams to ship final products to customers
• Load, sort, and move packaged goods/boxes (up to 50 lbs with team lift)
• Handle shipping documents and enter data using computer systems
• Organize and prepare materials for processing (labeling, packaging, shrink-wrapping)
• Work on your feet at a standing desk in a warehouse environment
• Move product between pallets and get those steps in!

Who Should Apply?

• You have basic computer and key entry skills (familiarity with Windows and Motorola WM is a plus)
• You're comfortable with physical work and team lifting
• You're dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new skills
• You're available for a full shift on your feet

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

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