Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Minnesota seeks an experienced Forklift Operator for a temp-to-hire role in a cold storage warehouse. The job involves operating stand up reach trucks, loading/unloading, and preparing orders while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Flexible shifts from first to second with pay between $20.50 and $22.00 per hour. Ideal candidates have 6+ months of reach truck experience, forklift/warehouse background, and ability to work in cold temperatures while lifting up to 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of stand up reach truck experience.
• Previous forklift or warehouse experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable attendance and a team first attitude.
• Ability to work in cold temperature environments.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Steel toe or composite toe shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand up reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, and RF scanners.
• Load and unload freight safely and accurately.
• Move products throughout the warehouse and store them properly.
• Build pallets and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Inspect freight for accuracy and damage.
• Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack products as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with inventory counts and other warehouse duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stand up reach truck

RF scanners

Loading/unloading

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Double pallet jacks

Gaiters/coat/boots PPE knowledge

Job description

Are you an experienced Forklift Operator looking for a stable opportunity with room to grow? Join a leading cold storage distribution team in Eagan where your skills will help keep products moving safely and efficiently. This is a temp to hire opportunity offering competitive pay, a supportive team environment, and the chance to build a long term career with a growing company.

Schedules & Pay

1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Pay: $20.50/hour

2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM

Pay: $22.00/hour

What You'll Be Doing

As a Forklift Operator, you will play a key role in the movement, storage, and shipment of food products throughout the warehouse. This position requires experience operating a stand up reach truck and working in a fast paced distribution environment.

• Operating stand up reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, and RF scanners
• Loading and unloading freight safely and accurately
• Moving products throughout the warehouse and placing inventory in designated storage locations
• Building pallets and preparing customer orders for shipment
• Inspecting freight for accuracy and damage
• Labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking products as needed
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Assisting with inventory counts, equipment maintenance tasks, and other warehouse duties

Cold Storage Environment

This facility is a cold storage warehouse with multiple temperature zones. New employees are encouraged to dress in layers until they determine what is most comfortable for them. Team members work in various areas throughout the shift, including:

• Main cooler: 33°F to 40°F
• Ambient freezer: 0°F to -7°F (where employees spend most of their time)
• Deep freezer area: -40°F

The company provides cold weather protective equipment, including:

• Coats
• Gaiters
• Caps
• Gloves
• Freezer suits

What We're Looking For

• At least 6 months of stand up reach truck experience
• Previous forklift or warehouse experience
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable attendance and a team first attitude
• Ability to work in cold temperature environments
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift
• Ability to work at heights up to 30 feet when necessary
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds as required by the role
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipmentSteel toe or composite toe shoes are required

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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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) .

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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Chance employer.

We welcome, value, and embrace all individuals without discrimination.

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.