Warehouse Associates- Forklift exp/certification

Kelly Services; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and sick leave

Transit spending account

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Warehouse Associate (Inventory / Forklift Required) for our Santa Fe Springs/Cerritos facility. The role focuses on inventory control, put-aways, replenishment, and forklift operation in a fast-paced environment, handling alcohol products.

The position requires forklift certification and experience with RF scanners and WMS systems. Duties include shipping/receiving, cycle counts, and accurate inventory records, with a 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and weekend work

Qualifications

• Minimum warehouse experience required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Experience with RF scanners and WMS.
• Must be able to lift 25–60 lbs.
• Must be 21 years or older due to handling alcoholic products.

Responsibilities

• Shipments receiving and unloading.
• Inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Put-aways to designated locations (high-level racking).
• Product replenishment from storage to picking locations.
• Pick-to-pallet order preparation.
• Full case picking (25–60 lbs).
• Palletize and shrink-wrap for transport.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and safe operations.
• Operate RF scanners, voice picking (Lucas), and WMS systems.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Forklift operation

RF scanners

WMS systems

SAP experience

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate (Inventory / Forklift Required)

Location: Santa Fe Springs / Cerritos ( 90703)

Pay Rate: $21.00/hour

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday – Friday, plus weekends as needed)

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Warehouse Associate to support inventory and distribution operations in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on inventory control, put-aways, replenishment, and forklift operation within a facility that handles alcohol products.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform shipping & receiving , including unloading and verifying inbound shipments


• Complete accurate inventory counts and cycle counts


• Perform put-aways , placing product into designated warehouse locations (including high-level racking)


• Execute product replenishment from high-level storage to picking locations


• Pick, stage, and prepare orders using pick-to-pallet methods


• Full case picking ( 25-60 lbs)


• Palletize and shrink-wrap products to ensure safe transport


• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, including general cleaning and organization of work areas


• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently


• Utilize RF scanners, voice picking (Lucas), and WMS systems for inventory tracking


• Maintain accurate system updates and inventory records

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required


• Experience with inventory control, cycle counts, put-aways, and product replenishment


• Experience working with high-level racking and pick locations


• Forklift certification required – NO EXCEPTIONS


• Experience operating:


• Stand-up & sit-down forklifts (counterbalance)


• Reach trucks


• Electric pallet jacks


• Equipment Classes I, II, and III


• Experience with RF scanning, WMS systems, and voice picking (Lucas preferred)


• Pick-to-pallet experience required


• SAP experience is a plus


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Must be 21 years or older due to handling and distribution of alcoholic products

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