Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Forklift Operator to work at a leading distribution center in Rincon, GA. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Pay Rate: $19.50 – $23.00 per hour, depending on shift and position Shifts:
1st: 7:00am – 3:30pm
2nd: 4:00pm – 12:30am

Overtime: Mandatory. Must be available for weekends and to work beyond scheduled hours. Day shift could have to report into work at 5am and work a 12 hour shift. Why you should apply to be Forklift Operator:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and shift
• Opportunity to work with a friendly, professional team in a modern warehouse environment
• Steady hours, with potential for overtime and extended shifts
• Play a direct role in keeping distribution operations efficient and successful

What’s a typical day as Forklift Operator? You’ll be:

• Operating sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, box clamps, and electric pallet jacks (EPJ) throughout your shift
• Safely unloading, stacking, and transporting merchandise using appropriate equipment
• Picking, pulling, and preparing products for shipment with accuracy and care
• Moving materials between staging, storage, and shipping/trailer areas as assigned
• Assisting with inventory accuracy, including cycle counts and regular inventories
• Rotating and organizing stock, maintaining clear aisles and shelves
• Completing daily equipment inspections and safety checks
• Using RF scanners or handheld devices for precise inventory tracking
• Promptly reporting and helping resolve any safety or inventory issues
• Supporting general warehouse tasks to maintain a safe and orderly workspace

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Are experienced and certified to operate sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, box clamps, and electric pallet jacks (EPJ) – at least three certifications required
• Have a minimum of 1 year of warehouse or material handling equipment operation experience
• Preferably hold a High School Diploma or GED
• Are computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Excel and warehouse technology
• Can stand/walk for up to 12 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and frequently bend, reach, and carry
• Are adaptable to working in large distribution centers with varying temperature, lighting, and noise
• Are willing to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Have a keen eye for safety, efficiency, and detail, and enjoy working as part of a team

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Forklift Operator today!

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. 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 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.