Industrial Wire Cutter / Material Handler

Job Description

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 Material Handling Specialist to work at a premier distribution center in Richmond, VA. This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19.00 per hourShift:

Shift: 10 AM – 7 PM

Why you should apply to be a Material Handling Specialist:

• Competitive pay rate of $19.00/hour
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a leading organization in the distribution industry
• Emphasis on employee safety and a positive team culture
• Possible temporary-to-permanent position for top performers
• Opportunities for overtime and skill development

What’s a typical day as a Material Handling Specialist? You’ll be:

• Operating material handling equipment safely and efficiently (no driving responsibilities required)
• Performing daily machine checks and following Standard Operating Procedures
• Retrieving and cutting wire for customer shipments, ensuring accuracy and quality
• Examining wire for defects and removing non-conforming pieces
• Placing wire reels on payout spindles, threading wire through feed rolls, and adjusting machine controls as needed
• Stacking, storing, and staging merchandise and wire cuts
• Maintaining productivity and accuracy standards in all tasks
• Reporting any damage to electronic hardware or machines
• Supporting a culture of daily safety and compliance with Environmental Health and Safety Rules
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisors

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a willingness to learn and a positive, accountable attitude
• Have a general knowledge of electrical products (preferred)
• Are able to meet deadlines and prioritize job tasks effectively
• Demonstrate excellent attendance and are available for overtime as needed
• Communicate effectively with co-workers
• Possess the ability to perform basic math calculations
• Can operate powered material handling equipment (experience preferred)
• Have steel-toed boots and are committed to safety
• Are organized, detail-oriented, and diligent in all responsibilities

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. Apply to be a Material Handling Specialist today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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 for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly®?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

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.

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