Picker/Packer - Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kelly Services in Farmington, CT is seeking a Material Handler to join a premier manufacturing client. You will unload trucks, perform initial quality checks, and move materials using carts, pallet jacks, and forklifts, with SAP documentation of stock.

This full-time daytime role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, forklift experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This position offers $19–$20 per hour, weekly pay, and a $500 sign-on bonus after 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Forklift experience required.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Unloading campus and delivery trucks accurately and timely.
• Performing initial quality checks and counts of materials received.
• Managing material movements between buildings using carts, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
• Processing goods receipts and recording stock transactions in SAP.
• Pulling parts from storage and delivering to assembly areas.
• Unpacking packages and stocking parts on storage shelves.
• Maintaining inventory accuracy and 5S workplace organization.
• Working independently with minimal supervision.

Job description

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly® , we’re here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re seeking a Material Handler to work at a premier manufacturing client in Farmington, CT . This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19.00-$20.00/hr | Weekly Pay

Shift: Monday-Friday | 7:00AM - 3:30PM | Full-Time

Sign-on Bonus: $500 after 30 Days (one-time)

Why you should apply to be a Material Handler:

• Competitive pay rate of $19-$20 per hour.
• Work in a safe, well-organized, and supportive environment.
• Opportunity to gain experience with industry-leading processes and technologies.
• Join a reputable company that values accuracy, teamwork, and workplace organization.
• Consistent hours on a daytime shift.

What’s a typical day as a Material Handler? You’ll be:

• Supporting the receiving area by unloading campus and delivery trucks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performing initial quality checks and counts of materials received.
• Managing material movements between buildings using carts, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
• Processing goods receipts and recording stock transactions in SAP using PCs or barcode scanners.
• Pulling parts from storage and delivering to assembly areas.
• Unpacking packages and stocking parts on storage shelves.
• Maintaining inventory accuracy and implementing 5S workplace organization standards.
• Working independently and recognizing potential problems to handle them efficiently.
• Standing, walking, lifting, and bending for extended periods of time.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Possess experience operating a forklift (required).
• Can regularly lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Are organized with paperwork and have previous computerized shipping experience (preferred).
• Are comfortable standing for long periods on a concrete floor.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, 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. 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) .

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