Material Handler/Forklift Operator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Granite City, IL (Job ID 10044543)

Description

Material Handler (Warehouse Associate)
Location: Granite City, IL
Reports To: Branch Manager (Jay)
  Overview:
At this comppany, we recognize that each employee is a key contributor to our overall success. The Material Handler position is designed to outline principal duties, qualifications, and the scope of the role, but is not limited to the tasks identified here. Employees are expected to support the organization wherever needed to help achieve our mission, driven by our core values: safety leadership, customer satisfaction, business ethics, operational excellence, financial performance, teamwork, employee development, and community/charity involvement. Key Responsibilities:

• Unload materials, tools, and equipment from vendor trucks; inspect shipments to meet company quality standards
• Stock and transfer materials, tools, and equipment to designated bins, shelves, racks, or pipe bundles according to prescribed sequence (including location, size, type, style, and length)
• Accurately mark materials with identifying information
• Transfer materials to and from shop areas for modification purposes
• Assemble customer orders from stock and package for shipment according to customer specifications
• Pull and prepare orders for delivery or stock-to-stock transfer, loading onto appropriate trucks or packing areas using forklifts, overhead cranes, or heavy equipment
• Prepare documentation for UPS, LTL, SH, or air shipments
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness and organization in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Adhere to all safety policies, guidelines, and mandatory training
• Promote and practice safe work habits, report hazards and incidents promptly
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic computer skills and typing proficiency
• Ability to learn company, federal, and health/safety regulations
• Basic math and reading skills; attention to detail
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently
• Must be able to provide documentation verifying legal work status
• Demonstrated ability to comply with organizational policies, including Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines

Physical & Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment with exposure to moving equipment, varied temperatures, and loading/unloading materials
• Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• For specific physical or mental demands, please contact Human Resources

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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