Warehouse Associate - Inventory

Kelly Services; Town of Lima (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Stable, full-time work

Job summary

Kelly Services in Lima, NY is seeking a Warehouse Associate with hands-on receiving and inventory experience to join our team. This full-time role offers a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday schedule and compensation starting at $18.00 per hour.

You will receive incoming materials, verify shipments, and maintain accurate inventory records while helping keep the warehouse organized and safe. Responsibilities include receiving, checking for damages, data entry in our system, performing cycle counts,

Qualifications

• Must have warehouse receiving experience.
• Experience with inventory control or inventory management.
• Experience receiving, inspecting, and verifying shipments.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips
• Check shipments for damage, shortages, and discrepancies
• Enter receiving and inventory information into our system
• Organize, label, and properly store materials
• Perform inventory and cycle counts
• Track inventory movement
• Pick, pack, and prepare materials for shipment or production
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork
• Report damaged goods and inventory discrepancies
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse

Skills

Receiving experience

Inventory control

Data entry

Attention to detail

Reliability

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Barcode scanning

Forklift experience

Job description

Warehouse Associate – Receiving & Inventory

Location: Lima, NY

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Pay: Starting at $18.00/hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Experienced in warehouse receiving and inventory?

We are looking for a reliable Warehouse Associate with hands‑on receiving and inventory experience to join our team in Lima, NY.

Previous warehouse receiving and inventory experience is required.

In this role, you will receive incoming materials, verify shipments, maintain accurate inventory records, and help keep the warehouse organized and running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips
• Check shipments for damage, shortages, and discrepancies
• Enter receiving and inventory information into our system
• Organize, label, and properly store materials
• Perform inventory and cycle counts
• Track inventory movement
• Pick, pack, and prepare materials for shipment or production
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork
• Report damaged goods and inventory discrepancies
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse

Qualifications

Required:

• Previous warehouse receiving experience
• Experience with inventory control or inventory management
• Experience receiving, inspecting, and verifying shipments
• Basic computer and data-entry skills
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly

Preferred:

• WMS, ERP, or inventory software experience
• Barcode scanner experience
• Forklift experience or certification
• Manufacturing or industrial warehouse experience
• Experience with cycle counts

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $18.00/hour
• Monday–Friday schedule
• 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shift
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Overtime opportunities
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Stable, full-time 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.

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.

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 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.