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Forklift Operator

Kelly Services • Kirkwood, NY • 4h ago

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Department: Manufacturing/Warehouse

Company: Kelly Services

Location: Onsite - Kirkwood, NY

Pay Rate: $19 per hour

Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm Overview:

Join the Kelly Services team as a Forklift Operator in Kirkwood, NY! You'll be responsible for efficiently transporting product and raw materials within our manufacturing facility, ensuring all product is handled safely and accurately. This is a hands-on position, requiring frequent two-person lifting up to 50 lbs during the majority of the workday. Key Responsibilities:

Interpret shipping schedules, sort and handle products for shipping

Stage materials for shipping; wrap and stack products as required

Conduct pre-shift forklift inspections for safety and compliance

Operate sit-down and electric standup forklifts throughout the facility

Pull production wrap lines and consolidate orders

Receive and ship items accurately, paying careful attention to detail

Replace pallets/runners and maintain work area safety

Understand and utilize shipping documents for proper space planning

Direct warehouse attendants to expedite loading/unloading

Maintain a safe and clean work environment

Perform other assigned duties as needed

Regular attendance and punctuality essential

Must be able to work extended hours and overtime, including weekends as business needs require

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Experience with sit-down and electric standup forklifts

Knowledge of standard warehouse concepts and procedures

Able to mount/dismount forklifts multiple times daily

Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills

Ability to organize and maintain records

Able to work independently and in a fast-paced, team environment

Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs (2-person lifts required)

(Preferred) Intermediate computer skills - MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent (can be waived for experienced candidates)

2-3 years prior forklift experience, especially in manufacturing

Must read and write English

Solid teamwork abilities

About Kelly Services:

At Kelly Services, we value integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic. Join our dynamic team and help support efficient operations in a safe and professional environment! How to Apply:

Ready to join us? Submit your application today and become a key part of our Kirkwood warehouse team!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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.

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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 Affirmative 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.

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