Material Handler Job Listing at Kelly Services in Newark, NJ (Job ID 10068378)

Description

Employment: Contract – 3 months  

Shift: Monday to Thursday, 5:00AM to 3:00PM 

Pay Rate: $21.02/hr 

Summary of responsibilities:  
 

The Material Handler is responsible for safely loading, receiving, staging, and storing raw materials and finished goods using a forklift. This role ensures accurate documentation, inventory control, and clear communication with internal teams and drivers. The Material Handler helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility and may provide backup support to the Warehouse Supervisor when needed. 

 

Responsibilities:  

• Perform pre-operational, operational, and post-operational forklift inspections 

• Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, transport, and stack materials and finished goods 

• Stage, label, and verify materials according to load sheets and pallet tags 

• Maintain organized storage areas to support efficient inventory control and prevent hazards 

• Coordinate with drivers to ensure safe traffic flow at loading docks 

• Monitor surroundings for employees, equipment, and hazards while operating equipment 

• Report forklift or equipment issues to maintenance or supervisors promptly 

• Verify incoming materials for quality and accuracy and communicate discrepancies 

• Conduct inventory counts and enter data accurately into inventory systems 

• Print labels, reserve orders, and post completed orders in software systems 

• Support production line material movement as needed 

• Label, seal, and transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste to designated areas 

• Maintain clean, clutter-free work areas and follow all safety policies 

• Assist with training and provide backup coverage as assigned 

Must-haves:  

• Minimum 2+ years of material handling experience 

• Experience operating forklifts safely in an industrial or warehouse environment 

• Ability to pass forklift inspections and follow safety policies 

• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills 

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and drivers 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toed boots (contractor provided) 

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with material handling 

Nice-to-Haves: 

• High school diploma or GED 

• Experience with inventory software or warehouse management systems 

• Prior experience supporting production lines 

• Previous training or mentoring experience 

• Experience handling hazardous or non-hazardous waste 

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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