Forklift Operator $20

Kelly; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Transit spending account

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Forklift Operator in Cranston, RI. The role involves loading/unloading, stocking, and material flow to support production. You will use ERP systems and scanners to track materials and ensure accurate counts, with opportunities to advance in a busy warehouse environment.

Shift options include 6:00am–2:30pm or 4:00pm–12:30am, and the pay is $20.35 per hour. A forklift certification is required or obtainable, with benefits typical of Kelly assignments.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to attain forklift certification.
• Competent to operate computer and perform basic data entry.
• Basic arithmetic skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Experience with material handling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pulls orders from inventory and moves materials to warehouse.
• Loads, unloads and moves materials as required.
• Maintain orderly storage areas and inventory labeling.
• Monitor ERP queue and notify shortages to team lead or supervisor.
• Picks, packs, and verifies materials for production.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, and related equipment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift certification

Data entry

Basic arithmetic

Material handling equipment

Tools

ERP system

Scanner

Computer use

Job description

We are looking for a Forklift Operator in Cranston, RI.

• Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm OR 4:00pm - 12:30am
• Pay: $20.35

Responsibilities

• Pulls orders from inventory, delivers production materials and supplies where needed, and moves finished materials to warehouse.
• Loads, unloads and moves materials as required.
• Responsible for orderly operation of the materials storage areas.
• Maintains inventory by identifying and labeling materials and supplies.
• Constantly monitors queue in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Monitors floor material inventory and requests materials as needed.
• Picks and verifies materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Maintains inventory within the production areas by delivering materials and supplies.
• Contacts Team Lead and/or Supervisor if shortage occurs.
• Locates, picks and packs materials and/or products and prepares them for production needs.
• Verifies part numbers and quantities.
• Documents details of material handling activities within the Enterprise Resource Planning system. Reviews counts and transacts finished goods materials to the warehouse within the ERP.
• Operates tablet, computer, scanner and material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, stepladders and other equipment to reach material. May use crowbar and mallet for crates.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in warehouse / manufacturing environment
• Ability to attain forklift certification
• Skilled in using various types of material handling equipment preferred
• Competent to operate computer and complete basic data entry in systems
• Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

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.

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