Material Handling Specialist

Job Title: Material Handling Specialist

Location: On-site – Madison, WI (requires ability and means to travel between Madison locations)

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Contract: 2 months contract

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience in a shipping, material operation’s environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license; ability to operate company owned transport vehicle as requested
• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment (handheld scanners, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) preferred
• Prior cold storage material handling and alarm system monitoring preferred
• Prior pharmaceutical or food manufacturing/processing, & cGMP experience, preferred
• Prior computerized inventory management system knowledge, JD Edwards knowledge preferred
• Prior DOT and IATA training preferred
• Knowledge of International documentation compliance, INCO Terms, CI, HTS code, SLI and DG
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and MS Teams knowledge preferred
• Proven ability to multi-task and demonstrate diplomatic skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proactive initiative/mindset to foresee needs and value-added support/consideration
• Ability for frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day
• Ability to work on a mobile device, DSI scanner, or in front of a computer screen
• Ability to work with hazardous or flammable materials (e.g., chemicals, acids, bases, dry ice etc.) so as not to endanger oneself or others
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements
• Ability to work in cold storage cooler (2–8°C),
  -20°C freezer and monitor freezer alarm system as required

• Perform daily work assignments accurately, in a timely and safe manner with sound technical aptitude, handling multiple projects at a time with moderate supervision
• Support other departments in all materials needs, including staging materials for manufacturing
• Using FEFO basis, pick, stock, verify, identify inventory, or deliver materials as needed
• Accurately pick, pack, ship and document all orders to meet customer order fulfillment requirements
• Manage all work orders, which includes printing, timely picking and staging of all materials, issuing materials to, and closing work orders upon completion
• Support column crating process
• Support Lab materials replenishment reports
• Support Freezer/Cooler PM’s as needed
• Communicate, maintain, and resolve any PO related issues within a timely manner
• Achieve and maintain zero shipping errors and zero inventory variances
• Monitor shipments for damage, breakage, or other problems and document circumstances immediately upon discovery
• Participate in weekly QA audits
• Maintain compliance by completing all training within the required timeline using Compliance Wire training system
• Perform additional duties as requested

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.