Day Shift Yard Truck & Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated local Kelly support team

Weekly direct deposit

Optional healthcare, dental, vision, 4

401(k) options

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a dependable Yard Truck / Jockey Driver with forklift experience to manage trailer and container movements at the Pooler, GA facility. The role offers consistent day shifts, safety-focused operations, and regular weekly pay.

Responsibilities include moving containers, operating a yard truck and forklift, and maintaining accurate logs. Must pass pre-employment screening and have a clean driving record. Weekend-free schedule with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• 12 months of consecutive experience operating a Yard Truck/Jockey Truck.
• Prior forklift operating experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.
• Reliable, punctual attendance.
• Work outdoors across asphalt, concrete, and gravel lots.
• Willing to submit to pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the yard truck to move, spot, and stage loaded and empty containers between the yard and warehouse docks.
• Perform daily roll-on/roll-off procedures while adhering to plant speed limits (<15 mph) and safety standards.
• Operate a forklift to assist with warehouse sorting, staging, and material handling as needed.
• Conduct thorough daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and maintenance checks on the yard truck.
• Maintain accurate scale logs and inventory records, including container numbers, tare/gross weights, and material types.
• Communicate with dispatch, warehouse leads, and plant personnel via two-way radio.
• Keep the storage yard clean, secure, and organized to ensure smooth plant flow.

Skills

Yard Truck Operation

Forklift Operation

Punctuality

Reliability

Tools

Two-way Radio

Roll-on/Roll-off

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking a dependable Yard Truck / Jockey Driver with forklift experience to manage trailer and container movements at the Pooler, GA facility. The role offers consistent day shifts, safety-focused operations, and regular weekly pay.

Responsibilities include moving containers, operating a yard truck and forklift, and maintaining accurate logs. Must pass pre-employment screening and have a clean driving record. Weekend-free schedule with daytime hours.