Material Handler

Material Handler

We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a lift truck operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Kalamazoo, MI. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $21.06 per hour

Shift: 3rd shift with rotating schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (12-hour shift: 5:17pm–5:30am)

Why you should apply to be lift truck operator:

• Competitive pay rate with temp-to-hire potential
• Work in a safety-focused, ISO-compliant environment
• Opportunity to expand your skills in a reputable manufacturing setting
• Join a team-oriented workplace committed to growth and development

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

• Performing forklift duties, supplying production lines with materials and packaging, and removing finished products
• Utilizing warehouse management systems for inventory control and workflow operations
• Unloading, receiving, and staging packing and regrind trailers for transfers
• Moving regrind and virgin materials to and from production lines
• Ensuring correct packaging is supplied to production lines
• Operating trash tippers, stretch wrappers, and draining railcars as needed
• Keeping work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Completing additional tasks as assigned

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess valid forklift certification/license
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and effective communication, both oral and written
• Are self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and organize tasks independently
• Are comfortable lifting up to 75 lbs
• Have basic math and computer skills, with experience using ERP or related systems
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment and are committed to workplace safety

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 (LH25) today!