Sit-Down Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Operator – Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Kent, WA
$22.00/hour
Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Full-Time)
Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Job Overview

We are hiring dependable and safety-focused Forklift Operators for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity in Kent, WA . This role is ideal for experienced warehouse professionals who thrive in a fast-paced distribution environment and take pride in accuracy, teamwork, and efficiency.

You will be responsible for safely operating forklift equipment and supporting daily warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and order fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities
Operate sit-down, stand-up, or reach forklifts safely and efficiently
Load, unload, move, and stage products throughout the warehouse
Perform shipping and receiving duties with accuracy
Complete daily forklift inspections and follow all safety procedures
Use RF scanners and/or warehouse systems to track inventory (if applicable)
Assist with cycle counts and inventory control
Maintain organized, clean, and safe work areas
Follow GMP, safety, and company warehouse standards
Support additional warehouse tasks as needed

Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of forklift experience required
Experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics preferred
Familiarity with RF scanners or warehouse systems is a plus
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs regularly
Strong attention to detail and safety compliance
Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay: $22.00/hour
Temp-to-hire opportunity for strong performers
Steady weekday schedule (no weekends)
Opportunity for growth and advancement
Supportive warehouse team environment #CB #P1 #P2

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.

Get a complete career fit with Kelly®.

You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.

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.