Warehouse Forklift Operator

Kelly Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Mon-Fri day shift

Weekends off

Job summary

Kelly Services in Pooler, GA is seeking a Forklift Operator for a day shift. Earn $17.50 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule and weekends off. This role offers weekly pay and opportunities for growth within a steady daytime shift.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, moving palletized goods, stacking, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. OSHA forklift certification is required.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification per OSHA guidelines is required.
• At least 1 year forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete equipment documentation.
• Dependable and accurate approach in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments from trailers and containers.
• Safely move palletized and crated goods throughout the warehouse.
• Stack products in assigned locations and secure loads for storage or transport.
• Organize empty pallets and maintain a clean work area.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and routine upkeep (battery charging or propane tank replacement).
• Clean equipment and remove attachments or waste materials as needed.
• Inspect products for quality and compliance with company standards.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Tools

OSHA forklift certification

Job description

Warehouse Forklift Operator — Day Shift

Pooler, GA | $17.50/hour | Monday–Friday

Looking for steady weekday work? Join our Pooler warehouse team as a Forklift Operator. Earn $17.50 per hour on a consistent day shift, with weekends off and opportunities to grow.

What you’ll do

• Load and unload shipments from trailers and containers.
• Safely move palletized and crated goods throughout the warehouse.
• Stack products in assigned locations and secure loads for storage or transport.
• Organize empty pallets and keep your work area clean.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and routine upkeep, including battery charging or propane tank replacement.
• Clean equipment and remove attachments or waste materials as needed.
• Inspect products for quality and compliance with company standards.

What you’ll bring

• Forklift certification in accordance with OSHA guidelines (required) .
• At least one year of forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete equipment documentation.
• A dependable, accurate approach in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Why join us?

• $17.50/hour
• Weekly pay
• Monday–Friday day shift
• Weekends off
• Friendly work environment and opportunities for growth

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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively 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.