Material Handler Forklift

Job Description

Job Description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for Forklift / Cherry Picker Operators to work at a premier client in Louisville, KY . Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

1 st Shift:  5:30 am to 2 pm
Monday – Friday (possible OT as needed)
$17.75 per hour

2 nd Shift: 2 pm to 10:30 pm
Monday – Friday (possible OT as needed)
$19.17 per hour

3 rd Shift - 9:45 pm to 6:15 am
Sunday - Thursday (possible OT as needed)
$19.53 per hour

What’s a typical day as a Forklift / Cherry Picker Operator? You’ll be:
• Unloading pallets and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually and/or using Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, sit down forklift, and motorized pallet jack.
• Accurately counting, verifying, and receiving product using radio frequency (RF) equipment and/or Voice Pick Technology.
• Documenting variances.
• Moving cases of product from the inbound dock to storage locations in the warehouse using a standing reach truck or stock picker.
• Moving pallets and/or cases from reserve location to pick location using a standing reach truck, stock picker, or sit down forklift.
• Operating a forklift and picking items as high as 35 feet in the air.
• Building pallets and delivering them to designated areas for shipping.
• Using a sit-down forklift, electric or manual pallet jack to load pallets.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Following safety policies and procedures and correcting or communicating hazards to management.
• Maintaining productivity and quality standards.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
• Are able to count and perform basic math calculations.
• Must be good with heights
• Must be able to lift over 50#s
• Will be required to wear a harness
• Have a demonstrated ability to operate various MHE.
• Can follow general sequencing and process procedures.
• Have exceptional attention to detail, able to identify errors down to the single digit or letter.
• Have a strong attendance record.

Benefits:

• Eligible to enroll once you’ve been paid once (paid weekly)
• You will get an enrollment notification email and will have 30 days to enroll
• Benefits are effective on the next 1st of the month once you have completed enrollment
• Please go to for more information

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 a Forklift / Cherry Picker Operator today!

\nCompany Description

A career in motion is how you'll thrive and prosper. We work with tons of companies across the nation, and with our strong connections, we'll help take your career forward. At Kelly, we've been transforming ourselves for a while now - constantly striving to reach our full potential, so we can help you maximize yours. We'll help you find what's next.

Company Description

A career in motion is how you'll thrive and prosper. We work with tons of companies across the nation, and with our strong connections, we'll help take your career forward. At Kelly, we've been transforming ourselves for a while now - constantly striving to reach our full potential, so we can help you maximize yours. We'll help you find what's next.