Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Transit stipend

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator (Dock Worker/Forklift Driver) to join our warehouse team in Sacramento, CA. The role requires operating forklifts, loading/unloading, maintaining inventory records, and adhering to safety procedures while moving heavy materials.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 months forklift experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to pass internal forklift certification training.

Qualifications

• 3 months forklift or warehouse equipment experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Able to pass internal forklift certification training.
• Able to work in dusty, hot, or cold conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift before use and ensure proper working condition.
• Load and unload materials onto/off trucks or storage areas.
• Maintain inventory records and report discrepancies.
• Operate forklift safely at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Report forklift malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Assist with other warehouse tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse distribution

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Fork Lift Operator - Dock Worker/Forklift Driver

Location: [Insert Location]

Shift: 4:30pm – 2:00am

Pay Rate: $23 per hour

Client: Kelly Services

Position Overview

Kelly Services is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator (Dock Worker/Forklift Driver) to join our warehouse team. The ideal candidate is familiar with forklift controls and capabilities, attentive to detail, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Strong communication skills and physical stamina are required, as this role may involve lifting and moving heavy materials.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift before use to ensure proper working condition.
• Load and unload materials and goods onto/off trucks, trailers, or storage areas.
• Maintain inventory records and report discrepancies to management.
• Operate forklift in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Report any forklift malfunctions or maintenance needs to management.
• Assist with other warehouse tasks as needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 months of forklift experience and/or warehouse distribution equipment operation.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to pass internal Forklift Certification Training and demonstrate safety procedures.
• Able to perform tasks in occasionally dusty, hot, and/or cold working conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to speak or hear.
• Frequent standing on feet.
• Regularly required to lift and move up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 65 lbs (team lifting and equipment provided as needed).
• Ability to perform physical activities involving arms, legs, and whole-body movements (bending, crouching, climbing steps/ladders, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or status as a protected veteran.

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 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

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 Affhairative 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.