Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly is Hiring! 

Location: Bristol, TN
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Job Type: Warehouse / Customer Service

Position Summary

Kelly Services is currently hiring a Warehouse Material Handler / Counter Sales & Customer Service Associate to join a busy Zone Service Center. We are looking for dependable, safety-minded individuals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and interacting directly with customers.

This position combines warehouse/material handling responsibilities with Counter Sales and Customer Service , making it ideal for candidates who enjoy both hands-on warehouse work and assisting customers with their orders and product needs.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with previous warehouse, counter sales, or customer service experience who are looking for a stable Monday–Friday schedule and an opportunity to grow their skills.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse / Material Handling:

• Operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and push carts
• Receive, organize, and store incoming materials following Warehouse Management System (WMS) procedures
• Pick, pack, palletize, and prepare customer shipments
• Sort and package less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments
• Perform inventory cycle counts and assist with inventory accuracy
• Move and organize materials throughout the warehouse
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all company safety procedures and complete required daily safety inspections
• Work safely at various heights and use ladders when required

Counter Sales / Customer Service:

• Provide professional and friendly customer service to customers at the service counter and by phone
• Assist customers with product questions, orders, availability, and general inquiries
• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Assist customers with product selection and order fulfillment
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure customer orders are picked and prepared correctly
• Handle Counter Sales transactions and customer requests
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams to resolve questions or issues
• Maintain a positive and professional customer experience
• Assist with other customer service and sales-related duties as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years old
• Previous warehouse, material handling, customer service, or counter sales experience preferred
• 2+ years of warehouse experience is a plus
• Experience working in a large warehouse environment preferred
• Previous experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a plus
• Customer Service / Counter Sales skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with customers in person and over the phone
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn order-entry/WMS systems
• Comfortable working at heights and using ladders
• Able to perform physical warehouse duties, including:
  • Lifting and moving materials
  • Climbing ladders
  • Cutting wire
  • Standing and walking for extended periods
  • Working in varying temperatures
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment physical assessment
• Strong attendance and reliability
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Commitment to following workplace safety procedures

Why Join Kelly?

At Kelly, we connect talented individuals with opportunities where they can build their skills and grow their careers. If you have experience in warehouse operations, Counter Sales, Customer Service, or material handling and are ready for your next opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Apply today with Kelly Services and take the next step in your career!

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.

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