Forklift Operator (sit-down)

Kelly Services; Preston (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Kelly-sponsored benefits

Potential for permanent employment

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Forklift Operator (sit-down) in Preston, WA, to safely move materials and finished goods in a fast-paced beverage facility. Work is full-time, temporary with potential for permanent hire, starting ASAP.

Schedule is 3:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Wednesday or Monday–Thursday depending on production, with opportunity for growth and permanent employment for high performers. Position offers $22.00 per hour and weekly pay, with access to Kelly-sponsored benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sit-down forklift experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Comfortable working a 3:00 AM–3:00 PM shift.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move raw materials and finished products throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Transport materials to production lines and warehouse storage locations.
• Perform inventory movements and organize warehouse stock.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns.
• Follow all safety procedures and warehouse best practices.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Safety-focused

Fast-paced work

Job description

Forklift Operator (sit-down)

Preston, WA

Pay: $22.00/hour

Schedule: 3:00 AM — 3:00 PM | Monday–Wednesday or Monday–Thursday (based on weekly production schedule)

Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary with Potential for Temp-to-Hire

Immediate Opening — Start ASAP!

Kelly® is hiring a Forklift Operator for a leading beverage manufacturer in Preston, WA . We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused forklift operator to join the Northwest Supply Chain team. This is an immediate opening to help support production operations, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move raw materials and finished products throughout the facility.

• Load and unload trucks while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

• Transport materials to production lines and warehouse storage locations.

• Perform inventory movements and organize warehouse stock.

• Complete daily equipment inspections and report any maintenance concerns.

• Follow all company safety procedures and warehouse best practices.

• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of recent sit-down forklift experience .

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.

• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment.

• Comfortable working a 3:00 AM–3:00 PM shift .

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

• Strong attention to detail and a dependable attendance record.

Schedule

• 3:00 AM — 3:00 PM

• Work schedule varies weekly based on production needs:

• Monday–Wednesday, or

• Monday–Thursday

Pay & Benefits

• $22.00 per hour

• Weekly pay

• Access to Kelly-sponsored benefits

• Opportunity for permanent employment for high-performing employees

CB #P1 #P2

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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.

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 Affimative 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.

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 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, 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.