Equipment Operator – Forklift, EPJ & Box Clamp

Kelly Services; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

2nd shift differential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator for a busy distribution center in Rincon, GA. The role involves safely operating forklifts, EPJs, and box clamps to move, stage, and load freight, with RF scanning for accuracy and daily safety checks.

Shifts offer 1st and 2nd options, hourly pay ranging from $19.50 to $21.00, and weekly direct deposit with comprehensive benefits. Overtime and weekend hours may be required based on volume.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift (sit-down/stand-up).
• Experience with Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ/ride-on).
• Ability to pass on-site equipment assessment for three machines.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, EPJs, and box clamps to move, stack, stage, and load freight.
• Transport unpalletized cartons and palletized goods without damage.
• Load/unload trailers, pull customer orders, and stage shipping lanes.
• Use RF scanners to verify order accuracy and perform inventory counts.
• Complete daily OSHA pre-shift equipment safety checks.
• Maintain clean, organized docks, aisles, and staging areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

EPJ (Electric Pallet Jack)

Box Clamp / Carton Clamp

Job description

Job Title: Equipment Operator - Forklift, EPJ & Box Clamp

Location: Rincon, GA

Pay Rate: $19.50 - $21.00/hour (Paid Weekly Every Friday)

Job Type: Full-time

Kelly Services is immediately hiring experienced Equipment Operators for a busy distribution center in Rincon, GA.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING):

1. Forklift (Sit-down / Stand-up)

2. Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ / Ride-on)

3. Box Clamp / Carton Clamp (You must be able to pass an on-site equipment assessment on all three machines.)

SHIFTS & PAY RATES:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM | $19.50/hr

• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM | $21.00/hr

• Overtime and weekend hours may be required based on operational volume. Could have to arrive as early at 5am for first shift. Either shift could require you to have to come in early and stay late - up to 12 hour shifts.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Safely operate forklifts, EPJs, and box clamps to move, stack, stage, and load freight.

• Transport unpalletized cartons and palletized goods without causing damage.

• Load and unload trailers, pull customer orders, and stage shipping lanes.

• Use RF scanners to verify order accuracy and perform inventory counts.

• Complete daily OSHA pre-shift equipment safety checks.

• Maintain clean, organized docks, aisles, and staging areas.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Documented experience operating a Forklift, EPJ, and Box Clamp.

• Ability to pass an on-site equipment driving and clamp test.

• Comfortable lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs as needed.

• Able to stand, walk, and operate machinery for 8-10+ hour shifts.

• Dependable attendance, reliable transportation, and a safety-first mindset.

WHY WORK WITH KELLY:

• Weekly direct deposit every Friday.

• Generous 2nd shift differential ($21.00/hr).

• Steady overtime hours to boost your weekly earnings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) options.

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

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.

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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.