Material Handler

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely movement, staging, and availability of materials required to support shelter assembly, cable assembly, and test operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production flow by ensuring workstations are properly supplied, materials are handled correctly, and inventory transactions are accurate.

The Material Handler supports a fast-paced, hourly-driven manufacturing environment and works closely with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to prevent material shortages, reduce disruption, and maintain an organized, safe production floor.

** SHIFT:*
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Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Rotating 12-hour schedule (2-week cycle)

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Workdays vary each week (3-4 days/week)

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Includes weekend rotation

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
* + Receive, move, stage, and issue materials to support assembly and test operations.

+ Ensure materials, kits, and components are delivered to workstations according to production schedules.

+ Perform material replenishment to maintain continuous workflow and prevent line stoppages.

+ Accurately transact inventory movements using designated systems or tools.

+ Stage work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods in designated locations.

+ Support kitting and pre-staging of materials for shelter /cabinet builds and test activities.

+ Identify and escalate material shortages, discrepancies, or quality concerns.

+ Maintain organization, labeling, and cleanliness of material storage and staging areas.

+ Follow handling requirements for sensitive components, including cables, fiber, and electronic parts.

+ Support cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy resolution as required.

+ Adhere to safety, quality, and standard work requirements at all times.

+ Collaborate with supervisors and operators to support changing production priorities.

+ Ability to perform basic component testing where required.

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* Skills and Abilities

Required*
* + Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Ability to prioritize tasks in response to production needs.

+ Clear communication with operators, supervisors, and support teams.

+ Ability to work independently while remaining aligned to production priorities.

+ Strong organizational and housekeeping skills.

+ Comfort working in active production environments.

+ Ability to identify issues and escalate proactively.

+ Team-oriented mindset with a focus on supporting production success.

+ Ability to follow safety and quality standards consistently.

+ Flexibility to adapt to changing workflows and priorities.

** Education and Experience Required*
* + High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ 1-3 years of experience in a material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing support role.

+ Experience working in a fast-paced, production or manufacturing environment.

+ Ability to follow standard work instructions and safety procedures.

+ Basic computer or inventory system experience.

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.  ()  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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