Fork Lift Operator

Kelly Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services in the Greater Charlotte Area is seeking experienced Forklift Operators and Material Handlers for opportunities across our warehouse network. The role supports daily warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory, and order fulfillment, requiring recent experience with powered industrial equipment and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must be able to operate sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, or order pickers, and be available for first

Qualifications

• Recent experience operating one or more types of powered industrial equipment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Availability for first-shift schedules beginning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers
• Receive, inspect, and stage incoming products
• Pick, pack, label, and prepare orders for shipment
• Move and store materials throughout the warehouse
• Follow all safety, quality, and productivity procedures

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety awareness

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up reach truck

Cherry picker

RF scanner

Warehouse inventory system

Job description

Forklift Operator / Material Handler

Location: Greater Charlotte Area

Pay Rate: $18.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience, equipment skills, assignment, and client location

Shift: 1st Shift

Typical Start Times: Between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM

Job Type: Full-time warehouse and distribution opportunities

Position Summary

Kelly® is seeking experienced Forklift Operators and Material Handlers for opportunities throughout the Greater Charlotte Area.

These positions support daily warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, and order-fulfillment operations. Candidates should have recent experience operating one or more types of powered industrial equipment and be comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualified candidates will be contacted

Available assignments and pay rates may vary based on the client location, required equipment experience, schedule, and job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers
• Receive, inspect, and stage incoming products
• Pick, pack, label, and prepare orders for shipment
• Move and store materials throughout the warehouse
• Follow all safety, quality, and productivity procedures

Equipment Experience

Qualified candidates may have experience operating one or more of the following:

• Sit-down forklift
• Stand-up reach truck
• Cherry picker or order picker
• Previous forklift, material-handling, warehouse, or distribution experience
• Recent experience operating warehouse equipment is strongly preferred
• Ability to use an RF scanner or warehouse inventory system
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Availability for first-shift schedules beginning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM
• Flexibility to work overtime when required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, depending on the assignment
• Ability to work in warehouse environments that may not be climate-controlled

Compensation

The hourly pay rate ranges from $18.00 to $21.00 before taxes and deductions . The final pay rate will depend on the assignment, client location, equipment requirements, and the candidate’s experience.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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.

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) .

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