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Kelly Services

Forklift Operator

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A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$50,460 / year median in Washington

+10% projected growth

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Job ID:
10335333 Posted today Back Kent, WA, US Light Industrial Some High School Course Work Full Time, Temp to Hire 23.50 Entry Level On-site Manufacturing - Other First Shift (Day) Kent, WA, US 23.50 Entry Level Full Time, Temp to Hire Manufacturing - Other On-site Light Industrial Some High School Course Work First Shift (Day) Apply Now Applied Job details
Job Title:
Sit-Down Forklift Operator (Temp-to-Hire)
Location:
Kent, WA Pay:
$23.50 per hour
Job Overview:
We are currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Sit-Down Forklift Operator to join our team in Kent, WA. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity , with the potential for permanent placement after 3 months for strong performers. If you have forklift experience and enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!
Schedule:
Monday-Friday Start times: 6:00 AM or 8:00 AM Full-time (40 hours/week) Overtime required as needed
Key Responsibilities:
Operate sit-down forklift (Toyota/Mitsubishi) safely and efficiently Load and unload freight directly from delivery docks Scan incoming and outgoing shipments using RF scanners Read and interpret billing manifests and shipping documents Accurately record product weights, measurements, and other details by hand Perform general warehouse duties, including physical material handling
Qualifications:
1-2 years of sit-down forklift experience required Experience with freight loading/unloading preferred Familiarity with RF scanners and shipping manifests Strong attention to detail and accuracy Clear and legible handwriting skills Ability to perform physical work in a warehouse environment Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Dress Code:
Long jeans required Steel-toe footwear required No sweatpants
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for dependable candidates who combine forklift expertise with attention to detail. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable balancing equipment operation with hands-on, physical warehouse tasks. Apply today to start your path toward a permanent role with a growing team!
Job Title:
Sit-Down Forklift Operator (Temp-to-Hire)
Location:
Kent, WA Pay:
$23.50 per hour
Job Overview:
We are currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Sit-Down Forklift Operator to join our team in Kent, WA. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity , with the potential for permanent placement after 3 months for strong performers. If you have forklift experience and enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!
Schedule:
Monday-Friday Start times: 6:00 AM or 8:00 AM Full-time (40 hours/week) Overtime required as needed
Key Responsibilities:
Operate sit-down forklift (Toyota/Mitsubishi) safely and efficiently Load and unload freight directly from delivery docks Scan incoming and outgoing shipments using RF scanners Read and interpret billing manifests and shipping documents Accurately record product weights, measurements, and other details by hand Perform general warehouse duties, including physical material handling
Qualifications:
1-2 years of sit-down forklift experience required Experience with freight loading/unloading preferred Familiarity with RF scanners and shipping manifests Strong attention to detail and accuracy Clear and legible handwriting skills Ability to perform physical work in a warehouse environment Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Dress Code:
Long jeans required Steel-toe footwear required No sweatpants
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for dependable candidates who combine forklift expertise with attention to detail. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable balancing equipment operation with hands-on, physical warehouse tasks. Apply today to start your path toward a permanent role with a growing team! #CB #P1 #
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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 for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Get a complete career fit with Kelly ® . You're looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we're here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career. 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 .

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance