Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) Operator – 1st Shift

Kelly Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day Shift Schedule

Weekly Pay

Full Benefits

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a dependable Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) Operator for the Port Wentworth, GA area. This full-time 1st shift role offers a steady day schedule with no weekend work and weekly pay. You will operate EPJs, verify shipments, and use RF scanners to ensure accurate inventory and dock organization.

Ideal candidates have EPJ experience, comfort with RF scanning, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs for an 8-hour shift. Excellent attendance and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating an Electric Pallet Jack in a warehouse environment.
• Comfort using RF scanners and basic shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) to transport, stage, load, and unload palletized freight.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for damage or carton issues.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory movement, staging lanes, and order accuracy.
• Complete basic shipping/receiving paperwork and maintain an organized dock area.

Skills

EPJ operation

RF scanners

Lifting 50 lbs

Attendance

Job description

Job Title: Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) Operator – 1st Shift

Location: Port Wentworth, GA

Pay: $17.50/hr (Weekly Pay every Friday)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Weekends Off!)

Job Type: Full-time

Kelly Services is hiring dependable Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) Operators in Port Wentworth, GA. Enjoy steady day-shift hours, a set schedule, and every weekend off!

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate an Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) to transport, stage, load, and unload palletized freight.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for damage or carton issues.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory movement, staging lanes, and order accuracy.
• Complete basic shipping/receiving paperwork and maintain an organized dock area.

What You Need

• Prior experience operating an Electric Pallet Jack in a warehouse environment.
• Comfort using RF scanners and basic shipping documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for an 8-hour shift.
• Reliable transportation, solid attendance, and a safety-first attitude.

Perks

• Day Shift Schedule: No nights, no mandatory weekends.
• Weekly Pay: Direct deposit every Friday.
• Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) through Kelly.

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.

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