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Warehouse Associate - Hand Loader

Kelly Services

Port Wentworth, GA 31407 • 11/12/2026

General , Transportation , Warehouse

Job Description

Job Description
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.


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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About Kelly

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