sit down forklift operator

Kelly Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Sit-Down Forklift Operator in Kansas City, MO for a temp-to-hire position. Pay is $20.00 per hour with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule.

The role involves safely operating a sit-down forklift, moving materials, and following all safety guidelines. Candidate should have 6 months to 1 year of forklift experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a strong emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of recent sit-down forklift experience.
• Ability to independently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a stable team environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, and unload materials.
• Transport products throughout the facility.
• Follow all safety procedures and workplace guidelines.
• Inspect equipment before use and report any issues.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Work cooperatively with team members and follow instructions.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attendance & punctuality

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Job description

Sit-Down Forklift Operator — Temp-to-Hire

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Employment Type: Temporary to hire

We are seeking a dependable Sit-Down Forklift Operator to join a stable, supportive team. This is a great opportunity for someone with recent forklift experience who is looking for long-term employment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, and unload materials
• Transport products throughout the facility
• Follow all safety procedures and workplace guidelines
• Inspect equipment before use and report any issues
• Maintain an organized and clean work area
• Work cooperatively with team members and follow instructions

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of recent sit-down forklift experience
• Ability to independently lift up to 50 pounds
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a stable team environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay of $20.00 per hour
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
• Day shift hours
• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Wonderful, stable team environment

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.

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 affirmative 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.