Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a safety-focused Forklift Operator in Glendale, AZ to operate a sit-down forklift and assist with cylinder painting and facility duties.

The role involves handling hazardous materials like liquid chlorine and caustic soda, with occasional overtime and a start time of 5:00 a.m. This full-time position offers growth opportunities within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Previous sit-down forklift experience required; certification preferred.
• Attends to safety protocols and follows procedures carefully.
• Team-oriented and eager to learn new duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move materials safely throughout the facility.
• Paint gas and liquid cylinders in compliance with standards.
• Safely handle materials around liquid chlorine and caustic soda.
• Follow all safety procedures around hazardous materials.
• Keep the work area clean, organized and safe.
• Support team operations and take on additional duties as assigned.
• Learn new skills and processes as job requirements evolve.

Skills

Sit-down forklift experience

Certification preferred

Safety-conscious

Follow instructions

Team-oriented

Willing to learn

Job description

Forklift Operator

Location: Glendale, AZ

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, starting at 5:00 a.m.

Hours: 8–10 hours per day; occasional overtime may be required

Position Overview

We’re seeking a motivated, safety-focused Chemical Forklift Operator to join our team. The company handles liquid chlorine and caustic soda used in water-treatment processes. This role combines sit-down forklift operation with cylinder painting and other facility duties. It’s a great opportunity for someone dependable who is eager to learn and take on additional responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to safely move materials throughout the facility.
• Paint gas and liquid cylinders according to company and regulatory standards.
• Safely handle materials and assist with processes involving liquid chlorine and caustic soda.
• Follow all safety procedures when working around hazardous materials.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Support team operations and take on additional duties as assigned.
• Learn new skills and processes as job requirements evolve.

Qualifications

• Previous sit-down forklift experience required; certification preferred.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Safety-first mindset and willingness to follow procedures carefully.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and willing to learn.
• Experience with gas or liquid cylinders and valves is a plus, but not 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.

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 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 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 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.

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.