Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus and holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Forklift Operator to support a growing distribution facility in Palmetto, GA / Union City, GA. The role focuses on operating Crown and Raymond reach trucks, cherry pickers, and electric pallet jacks, with duties including order picking, staging, and general warehouse tasks.

The position offers competitive pay, steady hours, and opportunities for growth as operations scale to full capacity. Strong safety and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior forklift certification required.
• Experience operating Crown and Raymond reach trucks and cherry pickers.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate Raymond Reach Trucks and Cherry Pickers (~50%).
• Perform general material handling and cleaning duties (~40%).
• Pick and stage orders for shipment per customer needs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reach truck use

Cherry picker operation

Teamwork

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crown reach truck

Raymond reach truck

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Job Title

Cherry Picker and Reach Truck (Crown and Raymond) Forklift Operator

Location

Palmetto, GA & Union City, GA

Industry

3PL / Logistics

Pay Rate

$18.75 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM

About the Role

Join a growing distribution facility with opportunities for long-term growth as we move from the buildout phase to full operations! We are looking for experienced Material Handling Equipment (MHE) / Forklift Operators to play a key role in warehouse setup and operational support. Must have Experience operating stand-up reach trucks and cherry pickers.

What You'll Do

• Operate Raymond Reach Trucks and Cherry Pickers (50% of the time)
• Perform general material handling and cleaning duties (40% of the time)
• Pick and stage orders for shipment according to customer needs
• Read and interpret customer orders, work orders, and shipping documents accurately
• Move items from bulk containers, racks, shelves, or bins as required
• Scan materials and move them according to standard work instructions
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe at all times
• Meet assigned production goals and site KPIs (flexible schedule may be required)
• Assist with warehouse setup tasks as needed
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior forklift certification required
• Proven experience operating Reach Trucks and Cherry Pickers (both Crown & Raymond), and Electric Pallet Jacks
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and consistently
• Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities
• Reliable transportation is required

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and consistent hours
• Chance for long-term growth and advancement
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team in a thriving logistics environment

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 affirmative 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.