SIT DOWN Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a SIT DOWN Forklift Operator - Material Handler in the Romeoville/Joliet area. This role supports warehouse operations across first and second shifts, with a pay range of $19–$22 per hour.

Responsibilities include operating sit-down forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, verifying shipments, and maintaining organized stock with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required (sit-down).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read/write reports and communicate clearly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong problem-solving and people skills; basic PC proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate SIT DOWN forklifts safely and efficiently for all warehouse tasks.
• Use computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Load/unload trucks and carriers, verify shipments, and complete all picks/put-aways.
• Store stock, build pallets, and maintain organized areas.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and follow OSHA safety rules.
• Work with urgency, accountability, and limited supervision.

Skills

Sit-Down forklift experience

PC proficiency

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF handheld equipment

Job description

SIT DOWN Forklift Operator - Material Handler

Locations: Romeoville or Joliet

Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift

Pay: $19/hr - $22/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate SIT DOWN forklifts safely and efficiently for all warehouse tasks.
• Use computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Load/unload trucks and carriers, verify shipments, and complete all picks/put-aways.
• Store stock properly, build pallets, and maintain organized areas.
• Complete daily maintenance checks and follow all OSHA safety rules.
• Work with urgency, accountability, and limited supervision.

Requirements:

• Recent SIT DOWN forklift operator experience (must).
• High School Diploma or GED; warehousing certifications a plus.
• Ability to read/write reports, communicate clearly, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong problem-solving, people skills, and PC proficiency.

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
• 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.

• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

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