Temp-to-Hire Sit-Down Forklift & Dock Worker $25+/hr

Kelly Services; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Kent, WA is hiring sit-down forklift operators and dock workers for a busy freight operation. This temp-to-hire role offers a training rate of $21.55/hour with potential to convert to $25+/hour after permanent placement; schedule is Monday-Friday with 6:00 AM or 8:00 AM starts; 40 hours per week with overtime.

You will operate sit-down forklifts, load/unload freight at the dock, use RF scanners, read manifests, and record shipment details by hand. Openings: 3.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of sit-down forklift experience.
• Freight, dock, shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to read freight manifests.
• Good, legible handwriting with attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and able to work overtime.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload freight directly from the delivery dock.
• Move freight throughout the facility using the forklift.
• Use RF scanners to scan and track freight.
• Read and verify freight billing manifests.
• Record product weights, measurements, and shipment information by hand.
• Verify quantities and shipment details for accuracy.
• Identify and report damaged or discrepant freight.
• Follow all safety and material-handling procedures.
• Work with the dock and transportation teams to keep freight moving efficiently.
• Perform additional physical dock and warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

RF scanners

Freight manifests

Attention to detail

Reliable attendance

Team player

Overtime

Handwriting

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Kelly Services in Kent, WA is hiring sit-down forklift operators and dock workers for a busy freight operation. This temp-to-hire role offers a training rate of $21.55/hour with potential to convert to $25+/hour after permanent placement; schedule is Monday-Friday with 6:00 AM or 8:00 AM starts; 40 hours per week with overtime.

You will operate sit-down forklifts, load/unload freight at the dock, use RF scanners, read manifests, and record shipment details by hand. Openings: 3.