Sit Down Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in St. Charles, IL is seeking a Sit-Down Forklift Operator for a 12-week temporary assignment on the 2nd shift (3pm–11pm, Monday–Friday). This role focuses on safely moving pallets, wrapping as needed, and storing finished pallets in racks.

Training starts on the first week on the 1st shift (7am–3pm) before transitioning to the 2nd shift, with pay rate of $22.85 per hour. Prior sit-down forklift experience and certification are preferred to ensure reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Recent sit-down forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to lift, wrap, and move pallets safely.
• Reliability and punctuality for a set Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallets from palletizing area to the wrapper.
• Wrap pallets as needed.
• Store finished pallets in racks.
• Work is primarily seated during forklift operation with limited standing when wrapping pallets.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Job Title: Sit Down Forklift Operator

Location: St. Charles, Illinois

Shift: 2nd Shift (3pm–11pm, Monday–Friday)

Pay Rate: $22.85/hr

Industry: Distribution Center

Assignment: 12-week Temporary

Position Details:

• 12-week temp assignment as a Sit-down Forklift Operator




• Handling racks with 2–3 levels




• Hourly pay: $22.85




• Job duties include:




• Transporting pallets from palletizing to the wrapper




• Wrapping pallets as needed




• Storing finished pallets into racks




• Work is primarily seated —mostly operating the forklift, with limited standing for wrapping pallets




• Training provided: First week on 1st shift (7am–3pm), then transition to 2nd shift (3pm–11pm)

Requirements:

• Experience operating a sit-down forklift (recent certification preferred)




• Ability to lift, wrap, and move pallets safely




• Reliability and punctuality for a set Monday–Friday schedule

Why Kelly ?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

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.

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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.