Warehouse Forklift Operator II

Kelly Services; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Channahon, IL is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator II for a 12-month contract onsite. The role runs Mon-Fri from 7:00am to 3:30pm with a pay rate of $21.99 per hour.

Primary duties include loading/unloading, inventory accuracy, quality inspection, and daily safety checks. The candidate should have prior forklift experience with a valid certification, basic math and reading skills, and warehouse/shipping experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience required with valid forklift certification.
• Basic math and reading proficiency.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, shipping, or receiving role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload Styrofoam insulation board and other materials from flatbeds or intermodal van trailers.
• Unload packaged raw materials, verify quantities against shipping documents, complete related paperwork, and transport materials to designated storage areas.
• Inspect and ensure the quality of Styrofoam materials and packaged goods; report any damage or defects to the supervisor.
• Perform and document daily forklift inspections; promptly report any mechanical issues.
• Accurately check loads for completeness and accuracy before releasing them to drivers.
• Apply smoke tarps and secure loads on flatbed trucks, as required.
• Assist with inventory counts and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in warehouses and yard areas by performing daily housekeeping tasks such as sweeping and debris pickup.
• Participate actively in daily morning meetings and communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Follow company safety guidelines and procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Reading proficiency

Job description

Kelly is currently hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator II - 12-month contract role, based out in Channahon, IL 60410.

Job Title: Warehouse Operator II

Primary Location: Channahon, IL 60410

12-month contract - Onsite role

Mon - Fri - 7:00am - 3:30pm

Pay range: $21.99/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload Styrofoam insulation board and other materials from flatbeds or intermodal van trailers.

• Unload packaged raw materials, verify quantities against shipping documents, complete related paperwork, and transport materials to designated storage areas.

• Inspect and ensure the quality of Styrofoam materials and packaged goods; report any damage or defects to the supervisor.

• Perform and document daily forklift inspections; promptly report any mechanical issues.

• Accurately check loads for completeness and accuracy before releasing them to drivers.

• Apply smoke tarps and secure loads on flatbed trucks, as required.

• Assist with inventory counts and resolve discrepancies as needed.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in warehouses and yard areas by performing daily housekeeping tasks such as sweeping and debris pickup.

• Participate actively in daily morning meetings and communicate effectively with coworkers.

• Follow company safety guidelines and procedures at all times.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating a forklift is required; valid forklift certification.

• Basic math and reading proficiency.

• Previous experience in a warehouse, shipping, or receiving role is a plus.

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.

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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.

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