Warehouse Technician/Material Handler

Kelly Services; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Kelly Services in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Warehouse Technician to support a leading pharmaceutical organization. This temp-to-hire position offers first shift hours, a $20-22 hourly pay rate, and opportunities to grow within a busy warehouse environment.

You will load/unload materials, manage inventory, use NAV entries, schedule shipments, and help maintain GMP compliance while delivering accurate documentation and safe, organized operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of warehousing experience in a manufacturing or high-volume environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Strong safety awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within set timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading materials, ensuring proper handling and securing of items.
• Covering Warehouse Supervisor responsibilities as needed.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office and basic computer skills for warehouse functions.
• Completing NAV entries for receiving and inventory reconciliation with accounting.
• Scheduling shipments using UPS/FedEx and other online platforms.
• Driving a box truck to pick up materials from offsite warehouses.
• Receiving, selecting, and preparing materials for relocation to end users.
• Ensuring accuracy of shipments and supporting documentation.
• Performing inventory control, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities.
• Inspecting and processing returned materials appropriately.
• Maintaining organized warehouse locations and ensuring adherence to operational procedures.
• Participating in cross-training and project work as required.
• Maintaining a clean, compliant, and safe work environment.
• Communicating delays or variances in shipments to appropriate parties.
• Maintaining compliance with SOPs, GMPs, and all company policies.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Microsoft Office

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NAV system

UPS/FedEx platforms

Box truck driving

Job description

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we’re here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re seeking a Warehouse Technician to work at a leading pharmaceutical organization in Syracuse, NY. This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

Temp to Hire

Syracuse, NY

Pay Rate: $20-22/hr

1st Shift: Monday-Friday

• Schedule flexibility required. 7:00am–3:30pm or 8:00am–4:30pm

What's a typical day as Warehouse Technician? You’ll be:

• Loading and unloading materials, ensuring proper handling and securing of items
• Covering Warehouse Supervisor responsibilities as needed
• Utilizing Microsoft Office and basic computer skills for warehouse functions
• Completing NAV entries for receiving and inventory reconciliation with accounting
• Scheduling shipments using UPS/FedEx and other online platforms
• Driving a box truck to pick up materials from offsite warehouses
• Receiving, selecting, and preparing materials for relocation to end users
• Ensuring accuracy of shipments and supporting documentation
• Performing inventory control, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities
• Inspecting and processing returned materials appropriately
• Maintaining organized warehouse locations and ensuring adherence to operational procedures
• Participating in cross-training and project work as required
• Maintaining a clean, compliant, and safe work environment
• Communicating delays or variances in shipments to appropriate parties
• Maintaining compliance with SOPs, GMPs, and all company policies

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bring at least 1 year of experience in warehousing, preferably in a manufacturing or high-volume environment
• Are proficient with general computer functions, including Microsoft Office and spreadsheets
• Can effectively handle multiple projects or tasks within set timeframes
• Demonstrate strong safety awareness and problem-solving skills
• Possess good time management techniques and critical thinking abilities
• Are receptive to feedback, cooperative, and committed to maintaining GMP compliance
• Communicate well and strive for continuous improvement in processes and productivity

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.

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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly ® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

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.

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