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 leading organization in Birmingham, AL. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $12.00 per hour Shift: Monday – Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Required to work every Monday and Friday; the other 3 days will be scheduled. Why you should apply to be Material Handler:

• Work in a supportive, mission-driven environment focused on changing lives through the power of work.
• Opportunity to develop valuable warehouse and material handling skills.
• Safety-focused workplace with provided PPE and clear procedures.
• Collaborate with a diverse and friendly team.

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

• Operating balers safely and efficiently according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Processing salvage and donated goods, adapting to changes in processing as assigned.
• Maintaining accurate production counts and ensuring all saleable merchandise reaches the sales floor.
• Assisting with movement of goods within the warehouse and loading/unloading trucks using material handling equipment.
• Keeping dock areas and equipment neat, clean, and organized.
• Following safety practices and reporting hazards, incidents, and injuries promptly.
• Providing world-class customer service and supporting donation intake.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. (required).
• Bring previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience (preferred).
• Hold safety certifications (preferred).
• Are reliable, flexible, and safety-aware with strong multitasking abilities.
• Can work in a non-climate-controlled environment and maintain a positive, friendly attitude.
• Are able to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds regularly, and request assistance for heavier loads.
• Are comfortable standing, bending, reaching, and operating machinery under general supervision.
• Can follow instructions, comply with policies/procedures, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Wear close-toe shoes and clothing without holes (gloves provided).

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. 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 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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