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Job Description

Job Description

Lift Truck Operator – Temp-to-Hire | Kalamazoo, MI
Kelly Services is seeking two motivated Lift Truck Operators for temp-to-hire opportunities with a respected company in Kalamazoo. If you have previous forklift experience and are looking for a role where you can contribute and grow, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule & Compensation:

• 3rd shift, 7pm–3am
• 3rd shift with rotating schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (12-hour shift: 5:20pm–5:30am)
• Pay: $21.06 per hour

Job Overview: As a Lift Truck Operator, you will:

• Perform forklift duties, supplying production lines with materials and packaging, and removing finished products
• Utilize warehouse management systems for inventory and workflow operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Unload, receive, and stage packing and regrind trailers for transfers
• Move regrind and virgin materials to and from production lines
• Create and store Hus
• Ensure the correct packaging is supplied to production
• Operate trash tippers and stretch wrappers
• Drain railcars as needed
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Technical and Soft Skills Required:

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities within cross-functional teams
• Commitment to safety; follow all company safety protocols
• Maintain ISO-compliant processes and workspace organization
• Operate motorized and peripheral equipment efficiently
• Manage inventory, including counting, weighing, and recording materials
• Use ERP or related systems for accurate data entry
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize and organize tasks independently

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic math and computer skills
• Valid forklift certification/license
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs (will require passing a pre-employment test)

What Happens Next: If your qualifications match our requirements, you’ll proceed to the next stages in our hiring process. Regardless of outcome, you’ll stay in our candidate network, giving Kelly recruiters access to your profile for future opportunities.
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