High Reach Forklift Operator

Kelly Services

Sanford (NC)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 26,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
Telemedicine
Term life
Whole life
Accident insurance
Critical illness
Legal plan
Short-term disability
Holiday pay
Transit spending account
Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Sanford, NC is seeking a High Reach Forklift Operator for a full-time role. You will operate a stand-up forklift, utilize RF scanners, and move materials safely within the warehouse.

Requirements include at least one year of stand-up forklift experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to pass a visual eye exam. OT may be required and shift times vary between mornings and evenings.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of recent experience operating a stand-up forklift.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Able to pass a visual eye exam.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a stand-up forklift to safely load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse.
  • Utilize RF scanners and computer systems to enter codes and labels, enabling accurate location and tracking of products.
  • Maintain precise records of materials moved and tasks completed.
  • Follow safety protocols diligently and perform equipment inspections before and after usage.
  • Assist with various general warehouse tasks as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Stand-up forklift
RF scanners

Job description

At Kelly® , we recognize that your desire to grow, learn, and evolve is essential. We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a High Reach Forklift Operator to our premier client in Sanford, NC. If you’re looking for your next career move, keep reading!

Employment Type: Full-Time Monday -Friday (OT required)

(Four weeks of training are required, with no absences allowed during the probationary period)

Shifts

1 st 7am-3:30pm 2 nd 3pm -11pm

Pay Rate: $16.00.00 - $19.00/hr. (depending on shift & position)

What’s a Typical Day as a High Reach Forklift Operator?
  • Operate a stand-up forklift to safely load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse.
  • Utilize RF scanners and computer systems to enter codes and labels, enabling accurate location and tracking of products.
  • Maintain precise records of materials moved and tasks completed.
  • Follow safety protocols diligently and perform equipment inspections before and after usage.
  • Assist with various general warehouse tasks as required.
This Job Might Be a Great Fit If You:
  • Possess a minimum of one year of recent experience operating a stand-up forklift.
  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Can successfully pass a visual eye exam.
  • Are comfortable working independently and taking initiative.

We’re dedicated to helping you explore the next step in your career, so let’s get to work.

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.

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • telemedicine
  • term life
  • whole life
  • accident insurance
  • critical illness
  • a legal plan
  • 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.

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 Affiliated 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.

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