Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® team as a Fork Lift Operator to work at a Premier Manufacturing Client in Appleton, WI. We’re here every step of the way to help you and your career be the best it can be. Bring your energy and expertise. We’ll help you get where you want to be.

Pay Rate: $21.50/hour (CONTRACT  for 10-12 months)Shift: 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday What’s a typical day as Fork Lift Operator? You’ll be:

• Operating a forklift to move materials to and from the warehouse, including totes, IBCs, and pallets of drums.
• Supporting package filling and material handling so experienced personnel can focus on production.
• Operating a packaging line for filling drums and totes (simple push-button operation).
• Labeling drums and totes, packaging filled products, and keeping the work area clean and organized.
• Checking in daily with process technicians for direction and guidance.
• Performing daily equipment checks, such as recharging forklift batteries and ensuring loads are secure.
• Examining products to verify quality standards and following inventory control instructions.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess good math, language, and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required.
• Demonstrate a high degree of attention to safety and detail, promoting a safe work environment.
• Hold a valid state driver’s license and have a clean driving record (forklift license not required).
• Are comfortable executing assignments accurately, timely, and safely.
• Can follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

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 Fork Lift 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. 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.

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