High Reach Fork Lift Operator

Kelly Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Kentucky is hiring a Stand-Up Forklift & Reach Truck Operator for 1st and 2nd shifts, with overtime. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, loading/unloading, and maintaining equipment across a cold storage environment.

You must have at least 2 years of forklift experience, be able to lift up to 75 lbs, and work independently while following safety protocols. Overtime is mandatory, and orientation starts at 8:00 AM on the first day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating stand-up forklifts or reach trucks (at least 1 year in the past year).
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Strong ability to work independently and safely.
• Must wear steel or composite safety boots.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up reach forklifts to move products, equipment, and materials.
• Work in extreme cold: temperatures range from -5°F to 36°F.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheets.
• Put away palletized units in 4-5 high racks.
• Pick and stage palletized units for outbound shipment.
• Record material, weight, counts, and condition of food items using RF system.
• Load and unload material onto/off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Recharge, maintain, and clean forklift batteries.
• Must attend a mandatory orientation: ALL SHIFTS START FIRST DAY AT 8:00AM.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF system usage

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Stand-Up Forklift & Reach Truck Operator
Location:40258
Hiring Company: Kelly
Immediate Openings Available!

Shift Details:

• 1st Shift: 7:00am – 3:30pm ($20.00/hr) with mandatory overtime
• 2nd Shift: 3:30pm – Midnight ($21.00/hr) with mandatory overtime
• Weekly start dates!

Responsibilities:

• Operate stand-up reach forklifts to move products, equipment, and materials
• Work in extreme cold: temperatures range from -5&degree;F to 36&degree;F
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheets
• Put away palletized units in 4-5 high racks
• Pick and stage palletized units for outbound shipment
• Record material, weight, counts, and condition of food items using RF system
• Load and unload material onto/off pallets, skids, or lifting devices
• Recharge, maintain, and clean forklift batteries
• Must attend a mandatory orientation: ALL SHIFTS START FIRST DAY AT 8:00AM

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating stand-up forklifts or reach trucks (at least 1 year’s experience in the past year)
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Strong ability to work independently and safely
• Must wear steel or composite safety boots

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.

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