Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Forklift Operator for a 3-6 month contract at Dupont Parkersburg, WV. The role involves operating forklifts, loading/unloading, and maintaining accurate inventory in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will perform daily equipment inspections, support with physical inventories, and collaborate closely with peers and management. A forklift certification or completion within 30 days is required, along with the ability to work 12-hour shifts and maintain safety

Qualifications

• 6 months warehouse & forklift experience preferred.
• Forklift certification (or completion within 30 days).
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and follow safety procedures.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and power equipment.
• Load/unload and prepare products for shipment.
• Keep inventory accurate and organized.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Support with physical inventories.
• Work closely with peers and management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Forklift Operator – Contract (3-6 Months)

Location: Dupont Parkersburg, WV

Pay Rate: $16.50/hour

Shifts: 12-hour shifts, 7am–7pm

Jump into a fast-paced warehouse environment! You'll be moving, stocking, and staging products using power equipment and forklifts. Ensure products are in perfect shape and ready to ship, all while keeping records and working safely.

What you'll do:

• Operate forklifts and power equipment
• Load/unload and prepare products for shipment
• Keep inventory accurate and organized
• Complete daily equipment inspections
• Support with physical inventories
• Work closely with peers and management

What you need:

• 6 months warehouse & forklift experience (preferred)
• Forklift certification (or completion within 30 days)
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and follow safety procedures
• Strong communication & attention to detail

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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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

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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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… 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.