Distribution Associate

$34,320 - $34,320/Yr

Kelly Services - West Melbourne, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

West Melbourne, FL

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As a Material Handler at Kelly Services, you will play a crucial role in the efficient handling and movement of materials related to production in a busy electronic manufacturing environment. This position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. You will be responsible for various tasks including system transactions, inventory management, and ensuring the safe loading and unloading of materials.

Responsibilities

• Handling material related to production, including performing system transactions and routing incoming material to appropriate warehouse locations.
• Identifying and addressing damaged or discrepant material receipts.
• Loading and unloading materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
• Counting, weighing, and recording the number of units of material moved or handled.
• Attaching tags, labels, or placards to materials and ensuring accurate identification.
• Moving material to designated warehouse locations following system-generated process routers.
• Replenishing production processes to meet build schedules.
• Kit material based on system-generated pick lists.
• Unloading equipment feeders for the production process as required.
• Filling backfills/shortages if parts arrive on a delay and delivering them to kit audit or production if critical.
• Filling part requisitions from production.
• Performing cycle counts and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Conducting research and root cause analysis on inventory inaccuracies.
• Loading material into vehicles and ensuring proper strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or breakage.
• Assisting the Inventory Control Supervisor in location and part count verification for inventory control.
• Supporting company physical inventory processes.
• Maintaining contact with the Stockroom team and collaborating on duties as required.
• Providing backup support to Shipping and Receiving.
• Safely using and performing preventative maintenance on all power handling equipment.
• Understanding and following all applicable ISO and job-specific procedures.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the work area and surrounding workspace.
• Maintaining the accuracy of work-in-process.
• Training and monitoring other employees as needed.
• Performing any other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years of previous experience in material handling and shipping.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to operate power handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Basic computer skills for performing system transactions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Previous experience with shipping systems and documents such as Bill of Lading (BOL).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with ISO procedures.

Benefits

• Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• Access to a retirement savings plan.
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year).
• Transit spending account.
• Paid sick leave under applicable state or local plan.