Forklift Operator - stand up

Kelly Services; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $19.50/hr

Temp-to-hire

Three-day weekend

Team environment

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks a Forklift Operator for a leading distribution center in Edgerton, KS. You will operate a sit-down forklift, move UTVs, ATVs, motorcycles, and crates, and handle loading/unloading and internal transport with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

This role offers a $19.50 per hour pay rate, a Thursday–Saturday shift from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and a consistent three-day weekend schedule along with standard warehouse benefits.

Qualifications

• Have previous forklift experience (required).
• Have experience operating a sit-down forklift with 10-foot forks (strongly preferred).
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Can safely handle expensive and oversized products.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Are available to work the Thursday–Saturday, 5:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. schedule.
• Can stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operating a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently, using 10-foot forks.
• Moving valuable UTVs, ATVs, motorcycles, rolling units, and crated products throughout the warehouse.
• Loading, unloading, staging, and transporting products internally.
• Following all safety procedures and equipment-handling guidelines.
• Performing basic computer and warehouse system tasks.
• Inspecting products and equipment for potential damage.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Tools

Sit-down forklift with 10-foot forks

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Forklift Operator to work at a leading distribution center in Edgerton, KS. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour

Shift: Thursday–Saturday, 5:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Consistent three-day weekend schedule

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

• Operating a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently, using 10-foot forks
• Moving valuable UTVs, ATVs, motorcycles, rolling units, and crated products throughout the warehouse
• Loading, unloading, staging, and transporting products internally
• Following all safety procedures and equipment-handling guidelines
• Performing basic computer and warehouse system tasks
• Inspecting products and equipment for potential damage
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have previous forklift experience (required)
• Have experience operating a sit-down forklift with 10-foot forks (strongly preferred)
• Possess basic computer skills
• Can safely handle expensive and oversized products
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety
• Are available to work the Thursday–Saturday, 5:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. schedule
• Can stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in a warehouse environment

Why you should apply to be Forklift Operator:

• Competitive pay rate of $19.50 per hour
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with a reputable and growing warehousing operation
• Consistent three-day weekend schedule for excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to work in a safe, well-organized, and team-oriented 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.

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 affirmative 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.