Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Crossett (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Transit spending account

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Fork Lift Operator in Crossett, AR, offering a competitive pay rate of $24.08 per hour and a 7:00 AM–4:30 PM shift. The role requires operating forklifts, adhering to safety guidelines, and performing material handling in an industrial setting.

Training and career growth opportunities are highlighted, along with a strong emphasis on safety and team collaboration. Qualifications include forklift experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, basic computer skills, and

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Ability to wear and follow PPE requirements.
• Reading, documenting, and communicating process information.
• Strong mathematical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load/unload raw materials and finished goods per specs.
• Work safely with PPE and follow health, safety and environmental guidelines.
• Perform tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.
• Use computers for data entry, shipping/receiving docs, and daily communications.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Reading/writing/math skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job searching is a lot better with someone in your corner. Hi—enter us, and this job! Kelly® Professional & Industrial is seeking a Fork Lift Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Crossett, AR. Sound like something you’re interested in? We’ll be here every step of the way to help you through the process, because we think job searching needs an upgrade (and a sidekick).

Pay Rate: $24.08/hour

Shift: 7am-4:30pm

Why you should apply to be Fork Lift Operator:

• Competitive pay rate of $24.08 per hour
• Opportunity to work with a respected leader in the manufacturing industry
• Strong focus on safety and employee well-being
• Chance for skill development and career advancement
• Inclusive team environment with ongoing support

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

• Operating forklifts to load and unload raw materials and finished goods in accordance with customer and chemical specifications
• Working safely in a team and individual setting, adhering to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines and procedures
• Wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, face shields, chemical suits, respirators, ear plugs, and steel-toe boots
• Performing physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to 12 hours a day
• Working in both outdoor weather conditions and industrial environments, including at heights and in confined spaces
• Progressing in training and skill development to advance in production, including learning to operate and monitor chemical reaction processes
• Monitoring equipment and performing minor troubleshooting to minimize downtime and ensure optimal production
• Entering work orders and process improvement suggestions into computer-based systems and participating in improvement initiatives
• Utilizing computers for data entry, shipping and receiving documentation, and daily communications via email and Microsoft Office
• Reading and comprehending instructions, process manuals, and procedures
• Accurately documenting process information and sketching basic schematic diagrams as needed

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have experience operating forklifts in an industrial or manufacturing setting (required)
• Are comfortable wearing all required PPE and working in physically demanding environments
• Can perform tasks involving lifting, standing, and physical activity for extended periods
• Are available to work on a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Possess basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and email
• Have strong reading, writing, and math skills needed for process documentation and communication
• Are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment

• 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 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) .

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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affordative 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.