Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; York (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits via Kelly Staffing

Entry‑level friendly with pathway to F

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Forklift Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in York, SC. You will move materials across plant areas and operate multiple forklift types, with shift responsibilities and overtime as needed.

The position offers a pay rate of $17.00–$18.00 per hour, weekly pay, and access to benefits through the Kelly staffing network. A valid driver’s license and at least 2 years of forklift experience are required to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• At least 2 years of forklift experience (stand-up or sit-down, cherry picker, order picker).
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, and willing to work shift work and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Move materials across plant areas.
• Operate multiple forklift types (stand‑up, sit‑down, reach truck, order picker, cherry picker).
• Support manufacturing processes and report to shift supervisor.
• Stand for the full shift and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Driver's license

Math skills

Computer skills

Punctual

Job description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking a Forklift Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in York, SC. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $17.00–$18.00/hr

Shifts:

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7am–3:20pm ($17.00/hr)

2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3pm–11:20pm ($17.50/hr)

3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 11pm–7:20am ($18.00/hr)

Overtime required on weekends depending on shift.

Why you should apply to be Forklift Operator:

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• No GED/high school diploma required
• Entry‑level friendly with clear path to full‑time employment
• Work for a major global manufacturer
• Access to benefits and perks through the staffing agency

What’s a typical day as Forklift Operator? You’ll be:

• Moving materials across plant areas
• Operating multiple forklift types (stand‑up, sit‑down, reach truck, order picker, cherry picker)
• Supporting manufacturing processes and reporting to shift supervisor
• Standing all shift and working overtime as needed

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a valid driver’s license (required)
• Bring at least 2 years of forklift experience (stand‑up or sit‑down, cherry picker, order picker)
• Possess basic math, reading, and computer skills
• Can lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
• Are reliable, punctual, detail‑oriented, and open to shift work & overtime

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. 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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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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 Affluent 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.