Material Handler / Forklift / Cherry Picker

Kelly Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

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Benefits enrollment after 30 days

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Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring Forklift/Cherry Picker Operators in Louisville, KY. Work hours include 5:30 am–2:00 pm, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, or 9:45 pm–6:15 am, with possible overtime. Pay ranges from $17.75 to $19.53 per hour.

Responsibilities include unloading, RF verification, and pallet building, with safety as a priority. Components of the role involve operating cherry pickers and forklifts within a fast-paced warehouse, lifting up to 50+ pounds, and adhering to health and safety guidelines while

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate various MHE safely and efficiently.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets and cases from inbound trailers using MHE or manual methods.
• Count, verify, and receive product with RF or Voice Pick Technology.
• Move products to storage locations and prepare pallets for shipping.

Job description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for Forklift / Cherry Picker Operators to work at a premier client in Louisville, KY . Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

1 st Shift: 5:30 am to 2 pm

Monday – Friday (possible OT as needed)

$17.75 per hour

2 nd Shift: 2 pm to 10:30 pm

Monday – Friday (possible OT as needed)

$19.17 per hour

3 rd Shift - 9:45 pm to 6:15 am

Sunday - Thursday (possible OT as needed)

$19.53 per hour

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

• Unloading pallets and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually and/or using Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, sit down forklift, and motorized pallet jack.
• Accurately counting, verifying, and receiving product using radio frequency (RF) equipment and/or Voice Pick Technology.
• Documenting variances.
• Moving cases of product from the inbound dock to storage locations in the warehouse using a standing reach truck or stock picker.
• Moving pallets and/or cases from reserve location to pick location using a standing reach truck, stock picker, or sit down forklift.
• Operating a forklift and picking items as high as 35 feet in the air.
• Building pallets and delivering them to designated areas for shipping.
• Using a sit-down forklift, electric or manual pallet jack to load pallets.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Following safety policies and procedures and correcting or communicating hazards to management.
• Maintaining productivity and quality standards.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Are able to count and perform basic math calculations.
• Must be good with heights
• Must be able to lift over 50#s
• Will be required to wear a harness
• Have a demonstrated ability to operate various MHE.
• Can follow general sequencing and process procedures.
• Have exceptional attention to detail, able to identify errors down to the single digit or letter.
• Have a strong attendance record.

Benefits:

• Eligible to enroll once you’ve been paid once (paid weekly)

• You will get an enrollment notification email and will have 30 days to enroll

• Benefits are effective on the next 1st of the month once you have completed enrollment

• Please go to http://ec.benefitsatkelly.com/ for more information

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

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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.

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