Shipping/Receiving Operator

Kelly Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Freezer gear for extreme temperatures

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Operator in Louisville, KY. The role requires Reach Truck experience and involves loading/unloading, RF scanning, and inventory control in a fast-paced warehouse.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, read work orders, and ensure accurate packing and labeling of shipments. PPE is provided for extreme temperatures, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have Reach Truck experience.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Able to lift at least 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in extreme temperatures with provided PPE.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using forklifts and electric pallet jacks following safety procedures.
• Read and follow computerized work orders to determine quantities and types for shipment.
• Locate and pick items within the warehouse, inspect for damages, and report discrepancies.
• Pack, seal, and label pallets for shipping using RF scanning equipment.
• Verify shipments and maintain inventory documentation in RF systems.

Skills

Reach Truck experience

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Pallet jack operation

Tools

Reach Truck

Forklift

Pallet jack

RF scanner

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Shipping & Receiving Operator( Must have Reach Truck experience) to work at a premier warehouse facility in Louisville, KY 40258. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:

• $20.00/hour for 1st shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

• $21.00/hour for 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM)

Why you should apply to be Shipping & Receiving Operator:

• Competitive pay rates with shift premium for 2nd shift

• Clear safety standards and best-in-class warehouse environment

• Opportunities for skill development and career advancement

• Dynamic team culture focused on accuracy and productivity

• Comprehensive training and provided PPE/freezer gear for extreme temperatures

What’s a typical day as Shipping & Receiving Operator? You’ll be:

• Loading and unloading trailers using forklifts and electric pallet jacks while following strict safety procedures

• Reading and following computerized work orders to determine product quantities and types for shipment

• Locating and picking requested items within the warehouse, inspecting for damages, and reporting discrepancies

• Packing, sealing, and labeling pallets for shipping using Radio Frequency (RF) scanning equipment

• Verifying shipments and maintaining precise inventory documentation through RF systems

• Helping clean and organize the warehouse at the end of your shift

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have prior warehouse experience (preferred)

• Must have Reach Truck experience

• Are skilled in operating forklifts and pallet jacks in a fast-paced environment

• Can identify products by reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet ID numbers

• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail

• Can work in temperatures as low as -20°F and up to 100°F with provided PPE

• Are able to lift at least 40 lbs. and possibly heavier weights as required

• Show reliable attendance, punctuality, and flexibility including weekend shifts if needed

• Are comfortable working in varying noise levels

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to 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. Apply to be a Shipping & Receiving Operator today!

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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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.

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