Cherry Picker Operator

Kelly Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Cherry Picker Operator to join a fast-paced distribution center. You will operate a cherry picker, use RF scanners, and verify inventory to ensure accurate orders. The role requires standing at heights and lifting up to 50–60 pounds, with a typical shift from 10:00 a.m.

to 6:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Experience with cherry pickers or similar equipment is preferred (6–12 months).

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a cherry picker or similar warehouse equipment.
• Six to 12 months of experience is preferred.
• Comfort working at elevated heights.
• Ability to read order information and labels.
• Reliable attendance and a focus on safety.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Pick and store products in high-bay warehouse racks using a cherry picker.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse tablets to verify orders and inventory.
• Operate other equipment as needed, such as reach trucks and electric pallet jacks.
• Load and unload freight; build, wrap, and secure pallets.
• Inspect equipment before shifts and report safety issues, damage, or inventory discrepancies.
• Keep your work area clean and follow safety rules, including wearing required PPE.
• Meet productivity and accuracy goals.

Skills

Cherry picker operation

RF scanning

Tools

Reach trucks

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Cherry Picker Operator

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. until work is complete—typically around 6:30 p.m.

Join a busy distribution center and help pick and move technology products safely and accurately. You’ll operate warehouse equipment, including a cherry picker, and use scanners to track orders and inventory.

What you’ll do

• Pick and store products in high-bay warehouse racks using a cherry picker.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse tablets to verify orders and inventory.
• Operate other equipment as needed, such as reach trucks and electric pallet jacks.
• Load and unload freight; build, wrap, and secure pallets.
• Inspect equipment before shifts and report safety issues, damage, or inventory discrepancies.
• Keep your work area clean and follow safety rules, including wearing required PPE.
• Meet productivity and accuracy goals.

What you’ll need

• Previous experience operating a cherry picker or similar warehouse equipment. Six to 12 months of experience is preferred.
• Comfort working at elevated heights.
• Ability to read order information and labels.
• Reliable attendance and a focus on safety.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Experience with a dock stocker, electric pallet jack, or reach truck is a plus.

Work environment and physical requirements

This is a fast-paced warehouse role with variable temperatures. You’ll stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach throughout your shift, and may need to lift packages weighing up to 50–60 pounds.

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.

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About Kelly

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Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.