Stand-Up Forklift/ Picker - 12P-8P (M-F) - 22.25hr

Stand-Up Forklift/ Picker - 12P-8P (M-F) - 22.25hr

Skilled Warehouse Associate (Stand-Up Operator) up to $22.25/hr+ | Wilmington area, IL Employer: Kelly Services Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire Regular Shift: MondayFriday | 12:00 PM8:30 PM First Day: Friday | 10:00 AM reporting/orientation Hire-On Opportunity: Typically reviewed after approximately 90120 days Start: As soon as selected and cleared

Kelly Services is hiring for a skilled warehouse position inside a busy building-products distribution operation. This site handles palletized construction-related materials and supplies, so product movement, staging, organization, accuracy, and safety matter every day.

This is not a forklift-only position. You will spend a meaningful portion of the shift off the forklift approximately 40% of the role helping with material handling, shipping/receiving organization, cleanup, staging, and lifting items up to 50 lbs as needed.

We need someone who already knows how to operate a stand-up forklift / reach-style truck safely and confidently. Training will be limited, so the right person should be able to step in, ask smart questions when needed, stay productive, and keep a steady, professional attitude while priorities change.

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity. Strong performance, safe equipment operation, dependable attendance, and a good team attitude can put you in a strong position for hire-on.

Job Details Pay: up to $22.25/hr+ based on experience Location: Wilmington, IL Regular Schedule: MondayFriday | 12:00 PM8:30 PM First Day: 10:00 AM reporting/orientation Position Type: Temp-to-hire through Kelly Services Hire-On Window: Typically reviewed after approximately 90120 days, based on attendance, safety, performance, and business need Overtime: May be required based on warehouse needs Equipment: Stand-up forklift / reach-style equipment PPE: Steel-toed boots required

What You'll Do Operate a stand-up forklift / reach-style truck to move, stage, put away, and retrieve palletized product Work safely around racking, staging lanes, dock areas, warehouse traffic, and other associates Support shipping and receiving flow by helping organize incoming and outgoing product Spend approximately 20% of the role off equipment supporting hands-on warehouse needs Lift, move, organize, and stage materials weighing up to 50 lbs as needed Help keep aisles, staging areas, and warehouse workspaces clean and organized Follow product-location, safety, and equipment procedures carefully Ask questions before making an unfamiliar or unsafe move Maintain steady productivity while protecting product, equipment, and the people around you

What I'm Looking For 1.52+ years of recent stand-up forklift / reach-truck experience strongly preferred (NO MAJOR EMPLOYMENT GAPS) Stable recent warehouse work history; candidates should be prepared to explain any major gaps or job changes Must already be comfortable operating stand-up equipment with limited ramp-up time Able to explain the type of equipment used and the rack heights or warehouse setting you have worked in Comfortable completing a forklift skills review Experience in distribution, shipping/receiving, put-away, order pulling, staging, pallet movement, or warehouse support is a strong fit Comfortable doing physical warehouse work off the forklift, including lifting up to 50 lbs Strong safety habits, attention to detail, and steady communication Positive, team-minded attitude and willingness to assist where the warehouse needs support

Why This Role Stands Out up to $22.25/hr+ based on experience Weekly pay through Kelly Services MondayFriday afternoon shift Opportunity to be considered for hire-on after proving attendance, safety, and performance Good fit for a skilled operator who also understands full warehouse flow not just equipment operation Active distribution setting where dependable, safe workers are noticed quickly

What to Be Ready For This role is for someone who understands that a strong forklift operator still helps the warehouse succeed off the equipment.

You should be ready to Spend part of the day operating a stand-up forklift and part of the day handling warehouse support work Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs when needed Work safely and accurately in a busy distribution setting Keep a good attitude when duties change during the shift Communicate immediately if you are unsure about a move, load, product location, or safety concern Meet productivity expectations without cutting safety corners

This is not the right fit for someone who needs full forklift training, only wants to sit on equipment all shift, or is not comfortable with strict attendance and safety expectations.

Attendance Expectations The first 30 days are extremely important.

You must be able to report on time every scheduled day during your first 30 days Missed shifts or tardiness during the first 30 days may result in the assignment ending You should arrive ready to work before the scheduled start time If an emergency may make you late, notice must be provided at least 1 hour before the shift Planned time off must be disclosed at least 2 days in advance whenever possible Contact after your scheduled start time may be treated as a no-call/no-show under site policy

Attendance, communication, safety, and productivity are all part of earning the opportunity to stay long term.

Safety, PPE and Work Rules Steel-toed boots required Follow all warehouse safety and powered-equipment procedures Wear safe work clothing with no loose or dangling items around equipment No jewelry or unsafe accessories while operating equipment or handling materials A forklift skills review may be required before placement Unsafe equipment operation, preventable accidents, or serious safety violations may result in the assignment ending

Pre-Employment Requirements Brief phone prescreen with Kelly Services Possible face-to-face interview and/or forklift skills review Required background screening and onboarding 10-panel urine drug screen, including THC, per site policy

How to Apply This opening is intended for experienced stand-up forklift operators who can meet the schedule, attendance, safety, and physical requirements.

If you can honestly meet the expectations below, text our recruiters the code "PSZZ" at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

3 Quick Questions Do you have 1.52+ years of recent stand-up forklift / reach-truck experience, and what type of racking or lift-height environment have you worked in? Can you work MondayFriday, 12:00 PM8:30 PM in the Wilmington area, report at 10:00 AM on your first day, and maintain clean attendance during your first 30 days? Are you comfortable completing a forklift skills review, wearing steel toes, completing a 10-panel urine drug screen including THC, and spending approximately 20% of the role off the forklift supporting physical warehouse work?