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Forklift Operator

Kelly Services
  • Edison, NJ
    1 day ago
    Kelly Services

    Job Description

    **Job Title:** Forklift Operator**Shift:** Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM**Job Overview:**The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating forklifts to move, load, and unload products within the warehouse and shipping/receiving areas. This role also includes preparing shipments, maintainingaccurate inventory records, and supporting other warehouse operations while meeting quality and productivity standards.**Key Responsibilities:**+ Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to load and unload trucks, move goods within the warehouse, and transport materials to staging or shipping areas.+ Verify and keep records of incoming and outgoing shipments.+ Assist in packaging and preparing shipments, including Less Than Truckload (LTL) documentation.+ Use Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other warehouse software for internal communications and record keeping.+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, following all company safety policies and procedures.+ Occasionally assist with assembly tasks and valve automation as instructed by the supervisor.+ Collaborate with sales and administrative teams on warehouse matters.+ Attention to detail and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.**Qualifications:**+ High school diploma or GED required.+ 0-2 years of warehouse experience preferred.+ Experienced forklift operator; certification is a plus.+ Knowledge of warehouse equipment, machines, and tools.**Physical Demands:**+ Frequent standing, walking, and operating forklift equipment.+ Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.+ Regular use of hand and finger dexterity.+ Occasional lifting or carrying items up to 25 pounds.+ Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and outside weather conditions.**Note:**This description outlines the general nature and level of work performed in this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Management reserves the right to change the job description as necessary.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 ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.Put your skills to work.There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly ® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you're looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture-we're dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.About KellyWork 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 ( .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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEdison, NJ
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1946
    Websitehttps://www.mykelly.com/

    About Company

    Finding great work for top talent. 

    Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.

    Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.

     

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Federal Governmentunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Inventory Reportsunmatched
    • Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Manual Dexterityunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sales Administrationunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

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