Warehouse Associate – Hand Loader

Warehouse Associate – Hand Loader

Location: Port Wentworth, GA

Pay Rate: $17.75/hour

Shift: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Kelly Services is hiring energetic, dependable Hand Loaders / Warehouse Associates for a premier warehousing and logistics facility in Port Wentworth, GA.

This is a fast-paced, highly physical, and active role. If you enjoy hands-on work, staying on your feet, and getting a great workout on the job while working alongside a supportive team, this position is an excellent fit.

What You’ll Do

• Manual Loading & Unloading: Hand-load and unload inbound and outbound freight, shipping containers, and materials safely, efficiently, and with care to prevent product damage.
• Warehouse Support: Move, palletize, stage, and organize merchandise across assigned staging areas.
• Safety & Standards: Maintain clean, organized work zones and adhere to all facility safety, security, productivity, and quality standards.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with team leads and peers to hit daily volume goals and outbound deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs, with occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to execute team lifts up to 108 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical actions throughout an 8-hour shift: continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, crouching, and crawling as needed.
• Comfortable working in an active, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.

Qualifications & Traits for Success

• Reliability: Outstanding attendance and punctuality are mandatory; must arrive on time for every scheduled shift.
• Work Ethic & Attitude: Self-motivated, accountable, and brings a positive attitude toward team goals and changing volume.
• Communication: Strong listening and verbal skills to follow safety rules and operational guidelines clearly.
• Adaptability: Flexible and ready to pivot between loading, unloading, and staging as operational priorities shift.
• Experience: Prior experience in manual loading/unloading, lumpers, logistics, construction, or high-activity warehouse roles is preferred, but dependable candidates willing to work hard are welcome to apply.

Resume not required

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