Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Lift Truck Operator 1 (LTO1) to support our warehouse and production teams in Canandaigua, NY. You will operate forklifts and clamp trucks, load/unload trucks, and use WMS for inventory and shipments, while maintaining accuracy and safety.

We offer a 40-hour work week on A or C shifts with $18.85/hour base pay plus shift differential. Candidates with 1–2 years’ warehouse experience and forklift training are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of warehouse experience operating lift trucks.
• Ability to complete forklift training or pass on-site skills test.
• Previous forklift training or current certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, and other warehouse equipment to move finished goods and materials.
• Safely load and unload inbound and outbound trucks.
• Stage and store materials in a high-volume production environment.
• Use WMS tools for inventory and load management, including pick lists and PGI.
• Verify product counts, IDs, destinations, and carrier information before loading.
• Complete required shipping and inventory documentation accurately.
• Load inbound and outbound finished goods using PIC sheets or direct-load forklift functions.
• Perform material transfers according to established procedures.
• Follow safety standards, Leader Standard Work, and company policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Complete daily forklift inspection checklists and change propane tanks as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety minded

Independent worker

Education

Forklift training/certification

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Scanners

Job description

Lift Truck Operator 1 (LTO1)

Join Our Warehouse Team

The Lift Truck Operator 1 (LTO1) plays an essential role in keeping warehouse and production operations running safely, accurately, and efficiently. This position is responsible for material handling, inventory support, loading and unloading shipments, staging product, and processing production receipts.

We’re looking for a dependable, safety‑focused team player who can work independently, operate warehouse equipment confidently, and thrive in a fast‑paced production environment.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay: $18.85/hour base pay + applicable shift differential

Available Shifts:

• A Shift: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM | 40 hours/week

• C Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 40 hours/week

What You’ll Need

• 1–2 years of warehouse experience operating lift trucks, such as sit-down double‑fork or sit-down clamp trucks

• Ability to successfully complete a forklift training program or demonstrate safe forklift operation through an on‑site skills test

• Previous forklift training or current certification preferred

Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Ability to obtain and maintain valid Pactiv Forklift and Safety Certifications

• Experience using warehouse equipment, scanners, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and stay self‑directed

• Strong teamwork and relationship‑building skills

• A commitment to operating equipment and vehicles safely and responsibly

What You’ll Do

As an LTO1, you will:

• Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, and other warehouse equipment to move finished goods and materials

• Safely and efficiently load and unload inbound and outbound trucks

• Stage and store materials and finished goods in a high‑volume production environment

• Use WMS tools for inventory and load management, including pick lists and PGI

• Verify product counts, IDs, destinations, and carrier information before loading

• Complete required shipping and inventory documentation accurately

• Load inbound and outbound finished goods using PIC sheets or direct‑load forklift functions

• Perform material transfers accurately and according to established procedures

• Follow all safety standards, Leader Standard Work (LSW), and company policies

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures

• Complete daily forklift inspection checklists

• Change forklift propane tanks as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position requires the ability to work in a warehouse and production environment where conditions may include high summer temperatures, low winter temperatures, dust, machine noise, and other typical warehouse conditions.

You should be comfortable maintaining focus and situational awareness while performing physical tasks and operating equipment.

Frequent Activities

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods

• Kneeling, crawling, bending, and reaching

• Stair climbing

• Carrying 0–40 lbs. for short distances of approximately 5–10 feet

Occasional Activities

• Stooping and squatting

• Ladder or step climbing

• Bending and twisting

Repetitive Use

• Wrists, hands, fingers, shoulders, elbows, hips, ankles, head, and neck

Why This Role Matters

Your work helps ensure that materials and finished products move safely, accurately, and on time —supporting both our warehouse operations and the production team.

If you’re safety-minded, dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a team that keeps operations moving, we’d like to hear from you.

Kelly

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 Affinity 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.