(Clamp) Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Redlands, CA is hiring a Clamp Forklift Operator to support warehouse distribution operations. The role requires operating sit-down forklifts and clamps, loading and unloading shipments, and maintaining inventory accuracy during daily cycles.

You should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of clamp forklift experience, with ability to pass certification. Work hours include 1st and 2nd shifts with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of sit-down, clamp forklift experience.
• Able to pass forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math.
• Basic computer skills including Excel.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift 10–50 lbs for 10–12 hrs.
• Overtime, nights, weekends, holidays required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and clamps safely and efficiently.
• Stack, store, and relocate merchandise within warehouse areas.
• Unload inbound shipments and prepare outbound loads.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and document results.
• Pull, pack, and verify orders for shipment.
• Use RF scanners and basic Excel for inventory and order processing.
• Maintain records and support cycle counts.
• Report safety concerns and follow safety policies.

Skills

Sit-down forklift operation

RF scanners

Inventory management

Excel basics

Order picking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Excel

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly ® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Clamp Forklift Operator to work at a leading distribution center in Redlands, CA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Available Shifts and Payrates:

• 1st Shift : 6am-2:30 Monday-Friday $18.75hr
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm - $19.75hr

What’s a typical day as Clamp Forklift Operator? You’ll be:

• Operating sit-down forklifts, clamps and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Stacking, storing, and relocating merchandise within designated warehouse areas
• Unloading inbound shipments and preparing outbound loads
• Completing and documenting equipment pre-operation inspections
• Accurately pulling, preparing, and verifying orders for shipment
• Using RF scanners and basic Excel skills for inventory management and order processing
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting inventory counts
• Reporting safety concerns and participating in a culture of safety

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Bring at least 6 months of sit-down, clamp forklift operation and warehouse distribution experience
• Can qualify for and pass forklift certification
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, and basic math skills
• Possess basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Are able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift 10-50 lbs for up to 10-12 hours per shift
• Are flexible to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
• Have experience with RF scanners, inventory control, and order picking

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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly ® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent 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.