Forklift Operator III

Kelly Services; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services in Milpitas, CA is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator III to join our on-site warehouse team. The role requires operating heavy equipment, safeguarding inventory, and supporting distribution across the facility. Strong attention to detail and safety awareness are essential.

The candidate should hold an active forklift license/certification, have inventory management experience, and be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Pre-employment clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active Forklift Operator License / Certification.
• Experience with inventory selection and inventory management processes.
• Strong verbal communication, attention to detail, and teamwork.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Physical ability to perform bending, squatting, standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, hoists, and industrial equipment to transport, load, unload, and stack materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Select inventory accurately and support routine inventory management tasks across the warehouse.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing product loads for accuracy and secure materials for transport.
• Ensure timely, complete, and damage-free distribution of goods throughout the facility.
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols to maintain an organized, hazard-free work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Communication

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Forklift Operator III – Milpitas, CA | On-site

Pay Rate: $21.00/hr | Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week | Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

About the Job

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Forklift Operator III to join our warehouse team in Milpitas, CA. In this vital role, you will operate heavy machinery to safely transport, stage, and manage inventory across the facility. If you are a certified forklift operator with strong inventory management skills and a commitment to operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, hoists, and industrial equipment to transport, load, unload, and stack materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Select inventory accurately and support routine inventory management tasks across the warehouse.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing product loads for accuracy and secure materials to pallets, skids, and boxes for safe transport.
• Ensure timely, complete, and damage-free distribution of goods throughout the facility.
• Follow all warehouse standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols to maintain an organized, hazard-free work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Active Forklift Operator License / Certification.
• Proven experience with inventory selection and inventory management processes.
• Strong verbal communication, attention to detail, and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently to effectively follow operational instructions and safety guidelines.
• Physical ability to perform continuous bending, squatting, sitting, standing, and repetitive motions with arms, hands, and feet.
• Must be willing to interview and successfully complete pre-employment clearance prior to starting.

Preferred Experience/Certifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Familiarity with production processes, raw materials, and quality control standards in a distribution or manufacturing environment.

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.

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 Affiantative 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.