Electric Pallet Jack Operator

Kelly Services; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an EPJ (Electric Pallet Jack) Operator – Material Handler for our Romeoville or Joliet warehouse. You will operate EPJs, manage inventory tasks with RF scanners and PCs, and prepare pallets for orders.

The role requires recent EPJ experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while maintaining safety standards. Shifts are 1st or 2nd, with hourly pay of $19–$22.

Qualifications

• Recent EPJ operator experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Basic computer, reporting, and communication skills.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate EPJs (Electric Pallet Jacks) to move, load, and unload freight safely.
• Use RF equipment and PCs for inventory and shipping tasks.
• Build, wrap, and break down pallets for orders.
• Maintain excellent organization and adhere to safety/OSHA protocols.
• Perform daily equipment checks and flexible coverage when needed.

Skills

EPJ operation experience

Basic computer skills

Reporting

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RF equipment

PCs for inventory

Job description

EPJ (Electric Pallet Jack) Operator – Material Handler

Locations: Romeoville or Joliet

Do you have EPJ operation experience? We’re looking for energetic Material Handlers to join our warehouse teams in Romeoville and Joliet!

Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift

Pay: $19/hr - $22/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Operate EPJs (Electric Pallet Jacks) to move, load, and unload freight safely.
• Use RF equipment and PCs for inventory and shipping tasks.
• Build, wrap, and break down pallets for orders.
• Maintain excellent organization and adhere to safety/OSHA protocols.
• Perform daily equipment checks and flexible coverage when needed.

Requirements

• Recent EPJ operator experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Basic computer, reporting, and communication skills.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working efficiently under pressure.

• 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.

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.

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.