Warehouse Associate / Equipment Operator

Kelly Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate / Equipment Operator for a Downtown Atlanta facility. The role involves supporting warehouse operations, inventory, assembly, and shipping, with forklift duties for qualified candidates.

You will handle materials up to 50 pounds, document using a laptop, and work Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The ideal candidate has forklift experience (stand-up/reach) and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Stand‑up and reach forklift experience required for equipment-operator duties; certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including comfort using a laptop, Google Docs, and inventory applications.

Responsibilities

• Support build and assembly operations, including lifting and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Safely operate stand‑up and reach forklifts to move and organize materials.
• Use hand pallet jacks and move work racks with carts; work racks may weigh up to 1,100 pounds with carts or require up to 150 pounds of push/pull force.
• Transport materials and work racks to designated warehouse locations.
• Pick, pack, and prepare materials for shipment while meeting deadlines.
• Assist with inbound and outbound shipments and keep dock areas clean and organized.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, update tracking records, and use a laptop and Google Docs for documentation.
• Process returned or used materials (RMA), including entering information into the appropriate systems.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stand-up forklift

Google Docs

Inventory applications

Basic computer skills

Tools

Laptop usage

Job description

Warehouse Associate / Equipment Operator

Location: Downtown Atlanta, GA 30318

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (45-minute lunch)

Composite Toed Ankle High Boots Required

Position Overview

We're seeking a dependable, adaptable team member to support warehouse, inventory, assembly, and shipping operations at a Downtown Atlanta mini-cluster facility. This hands‑on role includes material handling and, for qualified candidates, operating stand‑up and reach forklifts. The ideal candidate is safety‑conscious, detail‑oriented, comfortable using a laptop for inventory tasks, and able to work effectively both independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Support build and assembly operations, including lifting and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Safely operate stand‑up and reach forklifts to move and organize materials.
• Use hand pallet jacks and move work racks with carts; work racks may weigh up to 1,100 pounds with carts or require up to 150 pounds of push/pull force.
• Transport materials and work racks to designated warehouse locations.
• Pick, pack, and prepare materials for shipment while meeting deadlines.
• Assist with inbound and outbound shipments and keep dock areas clean and organized.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, update tracking records, and use a laptop and Google Docs for documentation.
• Process returned or used materials (RMA), including entering information into the appropriate systems.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Stand, walk, kneel, twist, and move throughout the shift.
• Support workplace cleanliness and collaborate with team members while also handling independent tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Stand‑up and reach forklift experience required for equipment‑operator duties; certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including comfort using a laptop, Google Docs, and inventory applications.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull heavier loads as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to follow procedures, adapt to changing tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Must wear composite‑toed boots on the first day of work.

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. 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.

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 Affiliated 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.