Warehouse Associate (DAY SHIFT)

Kelly Services; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Warehouse Associate (Day Shift) in Jackson, MI for a 3-month W2 contract (temp to hire). On-site role, 6am-6pm, with a 2-2-3 rotational schedule; pay rate $19 per hour.

You will support warehouse operations, handle inventory, production materials, and logistics, including safe lifting and maintaining an organized environment. Responsibilities include unloading shipments, picking and loading, scanning into SAP, managing rack storage, daily cycle counts, operating

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 1+ year of related work experience favored in manufacturing.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform physical tasks in a production setting.
• Manufacturing environment tolerance including noise, dust, and temperature extremes.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain forklift certification; SAP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Inbound & Outbound Logistics: Unload shipments, verify packing sheets, and load outgoing orders.
• Production Line Support: Supply production with boxes and materials; clear finished products and scraps.
• Inventory & Systems: Scan into SAP, manage rack storage, daily cycle counts, UPS packages.
• Equipment & Facility: Safely operate forklifts, wrapping machines, yard tractors; keep area clean.
• Team Support: Train new associates; assist SAP data entry and special projects.

Skills

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Manual material handling

Manufacturing environment

Forklift certification

SAP ERP familiarity

UPS shipping knowledge

Scanning tech

Valid driver’s license

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Warehouse Associate (Day Shift)

- Location: Jackson, MI 49203 | On-site

- Pay rate: $19 per hour

- Work schedule: 6am-6pm, Mon to Sun, 2-2-3 Rotational Schedule

- Contract: 3-month W2 contract via staffing supplier (temp to hire)

Role Summary: Support warehouse operations by handling inventory, production materials, and logistics. Requires safe lifting, moving materials, and maintaining an organized environment.

Key Qualifications:

• HS diploma / GED and 1+ year of related work experience (manufacturing setting highly preferred)
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs. and perform physical tasks (standing, walking, bending, climbing)
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment (noise, dust, temperature extremes, chemical odors)
• Valid driver's license and/or ability to obtain forklift certification
• Familiar with scanning tech, UPS shipping, and ERP/SAP systems

Responsibilities

• Inbound & Outbound Logistics: Unload shipments, verify packing sheets, and pick/load outgoing orders, ensuring proper weight distribution.
• Production Line Support: Supply production with corrugated boxes and materials; clear finished products and scrap skids to maintain continuous operations.
• Inventory & Systems: Scan products into SAP, manage rack storage, perform daily cycle counts, and process UPS small packages.
• Equipment & Facility: Safely operate forklifts, wrapping machines, and yard tractors; maintain area cleanliness and arrange equipment repairs.
• Team Support: Train new associates, cover SAP data entry in the Team Leader's absence, and complete special projects as assigned.

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

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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 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.