Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Lift Truck Operator 1 (LTO1)Join Our Warehouse Team

The Lift Truck Operator 1 (LTO1) plays an essential role in keeping warehouse and production operations running safely, accurately, and efficiently. This position is responsible for material handling, inventory support, loading and unloading shipments, staging product, and processing production receipts.

We’re looking for a dependable, safety-focused team player who can work independently, operate warehouse equipment confidently, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

? Compensation & Schedule

Pay: $18.85/hour base pay + applicable shift differential

Available Shifts:

• A Shift: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM | 40 hours/week
• C Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 40 hours/week

? What You’ll Need

• 1–2 years of warehouse experience operating lift trucks, such as sit-down double-fork or sit-down clamp trucks
• Ability to successfully complete a forklift training program or demonstrate safe forklift operation through an on-site skills test
• Previous forklift training or current certification preferred

?? Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Ability to obtain and maintain valid Pactiv Forklift and Safety Certifications
• Experience using warehouse equipment, scanners, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and stay self-directed
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to operating equipment and vehicles safely and responsibly

? What You’ll Do

As an LTO1, you will:

• Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, and other warehouse equipment to move finished goods and materials
• Safely and efficiently load and unload inbound and outbound trucks
• Stage and store materials and finished goods in a high-volume production environment
• Use WMS tools for inventory and load management, including pick lists and PGI
• Verify product counts, IDs, destinations, and carrier information before loading
• Complete required shipping and inventory documentation accurately
• Load inbound and outbound finished goods using PIC sheets or direct-load forklift functions
• Perform material transfers accurately and according to established procedures
• Follow all safety standards, Leader Standard Work (LSW), and company policies
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures
• Complete daily forklift inspection checklists
• Change forklift propane tanks as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

? Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position requires the ability to work in a warehouse and production environment where conditions may include high summer temperatures, low winter temperatures, dust, machine noise, and other typical warehouse conditions.

You should be comfortable maintaining focus and situational awareness while performing physical tasks and operating equipment.

Frequent Activities:

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Kneeling, crawling, bending, and reaching
• Stair climbing
• Carrying 0–40 lbs. for short distances of approximately 5–10 feet

Occasional Activities:

• Stooping and squatting
• Ladder or step climbing
• Bending and twisting

Repetitive Use:

• Wrists, hands, fingers, shoulders, elbows, hips, ankles, head, and neck

? Why This Role Matters

Your work helps ensure that materials and finished products move safely, accurately, and on time —supporting both our warehouse operations and the production team.

If you’re safety-minded, dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a team that keeps operations moving, we’d like to hear from you.

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.

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