Forklift Operator/ Warehouse Associate

Kelly Services; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Sparks, NV is hiring Forklift Operator / Warehouse Packer to pick, pack, and prepare customer orders in a temperature-controlled warehouse.

You will operate forklifts, maintain cold-chain integrity, meet daily deadlines, and keep work areas safe and organized. Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not required. Overnight and day shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a cold-storage environment.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in packing and labeling.
• Able to meet daily packing targets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack customer orders according to packing slips.
• Prepare products for cold-chain storage with insulation and ice packs.
• Safely handle dry ice and frozen gel packs following safety procedures.
• Meet daily pack-out targets and carrier pickup deadlines.
• Verify product and labeling before sealing orders.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment as trained.

Skills

Forklift operation

Packing

Attention to detail

Cold storage awareness

Safety procedures

Job description

Forklift Operator / Warehouse Packer

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Work Environment: Temperature-controlled warehouse

Available Shifts

Shift

Schedule

Current Need

Overnight

10:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m., Sunday–Wednesday

Up to 4 positions

Day

4:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Thursday

Up to 2 positions

Position Summary

We are seeking dependable warehouse associates to pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment in a temperature-controlled warehouse environment. This role is essential to ensuring products are handled safely, packed accurately, and ready for carrier pickup within strict daily deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack customer orders according to packing slips and system instructions.

• Prepare products according to cold-chain requirements, including the proper use of insulation, ice packs, and other temperature-sensitive materials.

• Safely handle frozen gel packs and dry ice blocks in accordance with company safety procedures.

• Meet daily pack-out targets and carrier pickup cutoff times, which may vary by carrier and facility.

• Verify product, quantity, labeling, and packaging accuracy before sealing orders.

• Apply shipping labels and carrier-specific documentation correctly.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Follow cold-storage, food-safety, OSHA, and company standard operating procedures.

• Report order discrepancies, damaged products, or supply shortages to a supervisor promptly.

• Assist with receiving, inventory counts, restocking, and other warehouse activities as needed.

• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, as assigned and properly trained.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a cold-storage environment, including extended exposure to freezing temperatures.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy.

• Ability to work at a fast pace and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality are required due to daily carrier pickup schedules.

• Ability to read and follow written instructions, packing slips, and shipping labels.

• Previous warehouse, packing, fulfillment, or forklift experience is preferred but not required.

• Ability to follow safety procedures when handling dry ice and other cold-chain materials.

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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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 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.