Sit-Down Forklift Operator/1st, 2nd, 3rd, Weekends

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly is seeking  Sit-Down Forklift Operators to work at a premier manufacturing client in Covington, GA. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Pay Rate: $18.90 - $20.40 per hour Shifts/Pay rates:

• A Shift: Sun-Thurs/11:30 PM – 8:00 AM/$20.15 per hour
• B Shift: Mon-Fri/7:30 AM – 4:00 PM/$18.90 per hour
• C Shift: Mon-Fri/3:30 PM – 12:00 AM/$19.65 per hour
• Weekend Day Shift: Fri-Sun/7:30 AM – 8:00 PM/$20.40 per hour
• Weekend Night Shift: Fri-Sun/7:30 PM – 8:00 AM/$20.40 per hour
• **4-8 week temp assignment with possibility of extending longer**

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

• Operating sit-down forklifts/clamp trucks (Toyota models preferred)
• 60% equipment/40% manual material handling
• Performing partial picking duties using an RF scanner, mainly for pallet picks
• Operating electric pallet jacks
• Regularly lifting up to 50 lbs. (most items around 30 lbs.)
• Maintaining strict safety standards and adhering to company dress code at all times

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have 2 yrs. previous experience operating sit-down forklifts (Toyota models preferred)
• Have experience operating electric pallet jacks
• Are comfortable frequently getting on and off forklifts and lifting up to 50 lbs. manually
• Have experience with RF scanners and pallet picking
• Can adhere to safety and dress code requirements, including wearing steel-toed shoes (safety glasses and vests provided)
• Are seeking a temporary assignment (4–6 weeks) with potential for future opportunities

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 Operator today!

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