Forklift Operator – $24/Hour

Kelly Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occasional weekend overtime

Job summary

Kelly Services in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Forklift Operator for a temperature-controlled warehouse. The role focuses mainly on operating a sit-down electric forklift, with duties including loading/unloading trucks and moving products throughout the facility.

You'll work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with the potential for temp-to-hire and occasional weekend overtime for strong performers. The position requires 2–3+ years of forklift experience and a solid safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of forklift operating experience.
• Experience operating a sit-down electric forklift.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Reliable attendance and work ethic.
• Comfortable using basic technology, including scanners and PCs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be flexible and willing to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down electric forklift.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Push, pull, lift, stack, tier, and move products and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Safely transport materials within the warehouse.
• Use scanners, PCs, and other technology as needed.
• Follow all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Sit-down forklift experience

Load/unload trucks

Safety awareness

Attendance & reliability

Tech familiarity (scanners/PCs)

Teamwork & independence

Weekend flexibility

Job description

Forklift Operator – $24/Hour

Location: Tacoma, WA

Pay: $24/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

We are hiring Forklift Operators for a great opportunity in Tacoma! This is a temperature-controlled warehouse environment with a consistent weekday schedule and a role that is primarily focused on operating the forklift rather than heavy manual labor.

What You'll Do

• Operate a sit-down electric forklift
• Load and unload trucks
• Push, pull, lift, stack, tier, and move products and materials throughout the warehouse
• Safely transport materials within the warehouse
• Use scanners, PCs, and other technology as needed
• Follow all safety and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Why You'll Like This Role

• $24/hour
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Temperature-controlled warehouse
• Approximately 90% forklift operation with limited hands-on material handling
• Sit-down electric forklift
• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Strong performers may be hired permanently
• Occasional weekend overtime may be required

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of forklift operating experience
• Experience operating a sit-down electric forklift
• Experience loading and unloading trucks
• Strong safety awareness
• Reliable attendance and work ethic
• Comfortable using basic technology, including scanners and PCs
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be flexible and willing to work weekends as needed

Dress Code

• Closed-toe shoes
• Long pants

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