Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Material Handler to work at a premier manufacturing client in Birmingham, AL. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $18 per hour Shift: 7am-3:30pm (Monday-Friday) Why you should apply to be Material Handler:

• Opportunity to join a respected leader in the manufacturing and distribution industry
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong safety policies and procedures
• Gain valuable experience with leading warehouse technologies and equipment

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

• Accurately picking and packing products 
• Performing receiving functions, including receipt and put-away for overseas, domestic, and inter-company transfers
• Supporting inventory accuracy, on-time delivery of product, and ensuring customer satisfaction (internal/external)
• Providing onboarding training and development to associates within determined areas
• Operating all Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE), such as pallet jacks, tow motors, cherry pickers, cranes, and more, adhering to all safety procedures
• Striving to achieve production metrics including safety, quality, productivity, and customer needs
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support overall distribution operations

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education 
• Possess at least two years of warehouse experience and/or training
• Are able to stand, reach, bend, push, and pull bulky material for the entire shift and lift 50-70 lbs. frequently
• Exhibit excellent work habits including punctuality, attendance, and work ethic
• Are willing and able to work overtime or alternate schedules as needed

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 Material Handler 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.

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

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