Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Transit spending account

Holiday pay

Paid sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring Material Handlers for Plainfield, Romeoville and Joliet, IL. Earn $19–$22 per hour on 1st and 2nd shifts. You will operate REACH TRUCK and EPJ equipment, handle inbound/outbound freight, and keep the warehouse tidy and safe. High School Diploma or GED required; warehousing certs a plus.

Opportunities to grow with a dynamic team. Roles involve loading/unloading, use of RF devices, and ensuring accurate shipment processing. Call [phone] for questions.

Qualifications

• Selected candidates must have reach truck and/or EPJ operator experience.
• Ability to operate sit-down and reach trucks safely.
• Experience with RF handheld devices and warehouse tech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Handle inbound and outbound freight properly and orderly.
• Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Load/unload trucks and trailers safely.
• Ensure shipments are staged, checked, and loaded correctly.

Skills

Reach truck

EPJ operator

RF handheld devices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sit-down forklift

RF terminal

Job description

KELLY IS HIRING!

Material Handlers needed in the following areas:

• Plainfield


• Romeoville


• Joliet

Shifts Available:

• 1 ST AND 2 ND SHIFT

Hourly Rate:

• $19/hr - $22/hr

Experience Required:

• Selected candidates must have REACH TRUCK and / or EPJ OPERATOR EXPERIENCE

Job Purpose:

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.


• Handle all inbound and outbound freight properly and orderly.


• Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.


• Responsible for loading, unloading trucks, trailers, and outside carriers safely.


• Ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly.


• Properly store stock in the warehouse.


• Provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient warehouse operation.


• Operate REACH TRUCK, SIT DOWN and / or EPJ


• Use computers and handheld RF equipment.


• Load and unload trucks/trailers safely using proper procedures.


• Work flexible 10 to 12-hour shifts and not afraid of heights.


• Pick and move stock weighing 1 lb. to 50 lbs. multiple times.


• Process outbound cross-dock freight.


• Store stock properly and maintain organized stacking.


• Verify shipment accuracy against paperwork for all deliveries.


• Follow all OSHA regulations, safety policies, and procedures, including seatbelt use.


• Complete daily forklift maintenance inspections.


• Handle customer products properly and orderly.


• Report accidents or damage to the Shift Supervisor immediately.


• Maintain access to dock doors.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and work with limited supervision.


• Exhibit good communication, problem resolution, and people skills.


• Be flexible with overtime and shift coverage.


• Utilize PC skills.


• Build pallets and break down stock for orders.


• Work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse.

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Warehousing certifications are a plus.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret general business documents.


• Write reports and correspondence effectively.


• Present information clearly to managers, clients, and customers.

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• Work comfortably in an indoor environment with physical activity requirements.


• Work under stressful situations with cognitive skills for multitasking.


• Maintain 20/20 corrected vision.


• Must be in sound physical health.

Be a part of our dynamic team in a role where safety and efficiency drive our success!

Questions? Please call [phone]

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

• 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

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 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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affind Practice 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.