Forklift

Kelly; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Forklift Operator in Memphis, TN to feed production lines, monitor inventory, and move finished goods in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

This full-time, long-term role offers steady hours across two shifts and a starting pay of $18.70 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid holidays.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and a detail-oriented, collaborative mindset to thrive on the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teammates.
• Basic understanding of inventory management principles is desired.

Responsibilities

• Feed production lines with necessary materials and packing supplies.
• Count and monitor material inventory at shift start and end.
• Identify and report material shortages for timely follow-up.
• Transfer finished goods to designated locations in a timely manner.
• Process material returns from production lines to the warehouse.
• Handle scrap materials and complete required documentation.
• Conduct cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Verify feeder information and certify materials during model changes.
• Remove purged materials as required.
• Follow up on pending material pulls to ensure timely delivery, auditing, and stocking.
• Review and manage packing material levels to support continuous production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Forklift Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Memphis, TN. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $18.70 per hour

Shifts

1st shift: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

2nd shift: Monday - Friday 3:30 pm - 12:00 am

Must train on 1st shift for the first 2 weeks; monitor material inventory at the beginning and end of each shift.

Why You Should Apply To Be Forklift Operator

• Competitive pay rate of $18.70 per hour
• Opportunity to work with a respected manufacturing leader in the Memphis area
• Gain valuable experience in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
• Be a vital part of a team focused on efficiency and quality
• Full-time, long-term opportunity with consistent hours

What’s a typical day as Forklift Operator? You’ll be:

• Feeding production lines with necessary materials and packing supplies
• Counting and monitoring material inventory at the beginning and end of each shift
• Identifying and reporting any material shortages, ensuring timely follow-up
• Transferring finished goods to designated locations
• Processing material returns from production lines to the warehouse efficiently
• Handling scrap materials and completing necessary documentation
• Conducting cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records
• Verifying feeder information and certifying materials during model changes
• Removing purged materials as required
• Following up on pending material pulls to ensure timely delivery, auditing, and stocking
• Reviewing and managing packing material levels to support continuous production

This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members
• Have a basic understanding of inventory management principles

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Benefits

• 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.