Warehouse Forklift Operator

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) has an immediate full-time, permanent opening to join our crew as a Warehouse Forklift Operator. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and helping make an impact on safety in the workplace, then this is the job for you! What are you waiting for, APPLY TODAY and join the KBS Crew! 

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) is the largest privately held provider of facility services in North America, servicing over 2 billion square feet of space daily . We help industry leaders across a wide range of key verticals—including retail, industrial and logistics, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and more —maintain clean, efficient, and welcoming spaces that support their operations. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for team members who are dedicated, reliable, and ready to contribute to a culture built on respect, opportunity, and pride in service.

Work Schedule: Days/nights vary, including weekends

Shifts Available:

6 am to 4 pm

Starting Pay: $16 per hour

Our Warehouse Forklift Operator position performs the following duties within designated work areas, as assigned at the beginning of each shift: 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Operate forklift or other hand truck
• Load and unload goods from vehicles such as trucks or aircraft
• Move goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
• Stack goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
• Ensuring loads are secure
• Stack empty pallets
• Perform daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery and lubricating equipment
• Remove machine attachments and waste material from machines
• Pick up cardboard, plastics and other items or debris; load and remove to stacking area or debris bin(s) or other designated location
• Provide support to the janitorial crew when needed which may include the following:
• Clean building floor surfaces by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
• Gather and empty trash

Qualification requirements:

• 1 year experience as forklift operator
• General janitorial experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and safe handling for chemicals sheets/documents (generally in English; may have in Spanish where state required)
• Valid certification to operate forklifts and must be able satisfactorily pass company PIT (Performance Industrial Trucks) Training
• KBS utilizes the KBSPresence mobile timekeeping software for accurate recording of employee work hours, attendance management, completion of required training, and distribution of important employment-related information. All non-exempt employees are required to download and use the KBSPresence app on their personal mobile devices to clock in and out for their shifts and breaks. In accordance with applicable local laws, cell phone reimbursement is provided to support the use of personal devices for work-related tasks. 

What's In It For You?

As a full-time KBS employee (30+ hours per week) you qualify for benefits including medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision and more! 

• Affordable Limited Medical Insurance (Coterie) which includes virtual access to US board-certified physicians who can consult, diagnose, and prescribe medications via interactive audio or video. 
• Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Health Insurance (E.G., Accident) 
• 401k plan with a match 
• Paid and Unpaid Time Off 
• Quick Pay – voluntary benefit offered to both full-time and part-time KBS employees who are paid hourly via direct deposit. Quick Pay provides a way for employees to access a portion of their pay prior to the upcoming scheduled pay day. 
• Pet Insurance 
• PerkSpot Discount Program – discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto, apparel & electronics 
• Progressive Pay is available at select site locations, though it is not offered at every location. Employees will receive a $.50 increase after the first 90 days, and another $.30 increase after completing 180 days. Check today if this is available to you. 

KBS considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression, marital or military status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KBS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

We participate in the E-Verify program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security