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Location Gary, IN 46404
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Join Kelly as a Material Handler!Location: Gary, Indiana
Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00pm–1:00am
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

Are you someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and values safety and teamwork? Kelly is seeking a Material Handler to join our client’s facility, where you’ll play a vital part in ensuring smooth and efficient operations.Job SummaryAs a Material Handler, you’ll be responsible for safely and accurately loading, receiving, and stacking materials and finished goods. You will ensure all documentation is present and accurate, maintain communication with your team, and keep the facility safe, clean, and clutter-free. This position may substitute for the Warehouse Supervisor as needed.Essential Functions
  • Conduct all pre-operational, operational, and post-operational checks and duties on forklifts.
  • Operate forklifts in line with safety policies for loading, unloading, and handling materials.
  • Stack and place raw materials and finished goods in designated areas, ensuring efficient inventory control.
  • Organize and stage products according to load sheets, ensuring correct labeling.
  • Report any forklift issues to maintenance or supervision.
  • Communicate with team and drivers to ensure efficient flow of traffic in loading docks.
  • Verify pallet tags on finished goods for accuracy prior to storage or shipment.
  • Inventory materials and enter/post results in software.
  • Print shipment labels, reserve, complete, and post orders.
  • Assist with production line materials movement as needed.
  • Provide training as required.
  • Handle hazardous/nonhazardous waste labeling, sealing, and storage appropriately.
  • Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization throughout the facility.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • 2+ years of material handling experience
  • Strong focus on Safety & Security, detail orientation, listening skills, customer focus, and self-awareness
Additional Details
  • PPE: Steel-toed boots required; other PPE provided onsite as needed.
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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.

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Posting ID: 1291596285 Posted: 2026-08-29 Job Title: Material Handler