Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Tennessee; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Water and drinks provided

Team-oriented environment

Skill development

Job summary

Kelly Services in Tennessee is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to operate a sit-down forklift and manage order picking, packing, and staging for shipment in a fast-paced warehouse.

The role includes loading/unloading trucks, maintaining a safe, organized workspace, and adhering to safety procedures; steel-toed shoes are required. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with pay of $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous sit-down forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and manual tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and team attitude.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule consistently.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to transport inventory and materials (≈30% of shift).
• Accurately pick, pack, and stage customer orders for shipment.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following safety procedures.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings and warehouse housekeeping activities.
• Wear required PPE, including steel-toed shoes.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Lifting 50 lbs

Detail oriented

Attendance

Team player

Consistent schedule

Steel-toed shoes

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Warehouse Associate to join our team. This position combines sit-down forklift operation with general warehouse responsibilities. Approximately 30% of the workday will be spent operating a sit-down forklift, while the remaining time will involve picking, packing, staging, and preparing customer orders for shipment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to transport inventory and materials (approximately 30% of the shift).
• Accurately pick, pack, and stage customer orders for shipment.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following all warehouse safety procedures.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings and warehouse housekeeping activities.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous sit-down forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and performing physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a positive team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule consistently.
• Must provide and wear steel-toed shoes while working in the warehouse.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $18.00 per hour
• Monday through Friday schedule with weekends off
• Complimentary water and sports drinks provided daily
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to develop warehouse and forklift skills in a stable workplace

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

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