Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Minnesota; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit benefit

Paid sick leave

Bonus program

Job summary

Kelly Services in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking skilled Forklift Operators for long-term, day-shift roles. You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment to unload/load trucks, store products, and prepare orders with accurate scanning and WMS updates.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years forklift experience, can lift up to 70 lbs, wear steel-toe boots, and maintain reliable attendance with clear communication. Training and advancement opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of forklift operation experience (order pickers, reach trucks, and bendi forklifts).
• Ability to meet physical requirements: lifting up to 70 lbs, climbing ladders, and heights.
• Reliable attendance and strong communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and use of a handheld scanner.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, push carts).
• Unload and load trucks.
• Store products and update our warehouse management system.
• Select, pack, and palletize customer orders; assist with shipments.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and perform daily safety checks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Reliable attendance

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Tools

WMS

Handheld scanner

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to be part of a team that keeps products moving and customers happy? We're hiring for Forklift Operators in Brooklyn Park, MN! These are long term positions with the opportunity to learn, grow, and advance.

Day Shift

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay

$19.00

What You’ll Do as a Material Handler:

• Operate warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, push carts)
• Unloading and loading trucks
• Store products and update our warehouse management system
• Select, pack, and palletize customer orders; assist with shipments
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and perform daily safety checks

What We’re Looking For:

• 1-2 years of Forklift operation experience - order pickers, reach trucks, and bendi forklifts.
• Ability to meet physical requirements: lifting up to 70 lbs, cutting wire, climbing ladders, and comfortable with heights!
• Reliable attendance and strong communication skills
• Basic computer skills and use of a hand held scanner
• Your own ankle-high steel-toe work boots (required). Client provides all other PPE and tools.

Benefits and Perks

• 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

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