Forklift Operator

Location: Saint Paul

Are you an experienced  
** Forklift Operator
** looking for a stable opportunity with room to grow? Join a leading cold storage distribution team in Eagan where your skills will help keep products moving safely and efficiently. This is a temp to hire opportunity offering competitive pay, a supportive team environment, and the chance to build a long term career with a growing company.

** Schedules & Pay*
* ** 1st

Shift:
** Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

** Pay:**  $20.50/hour

** 2nd

Shift:
** Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM

** Pay:**  $22.00/hour

** What You'll Be Doing*
* As a Forklift Operator, you will play a key role in the movement, storage, and shipment of food products throughout the warehouse. This position requires experience operating a stand up reach truck and working in a fast paced distribution environment.

+ Operating stand up reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, and RF scanners

+ Loading and unloading freight safely and accurately

+ Moving products throughout the warehouse and placing inventory in designated storage locations

+ Building pallets and preparing customer orders for shipment

+ Inspecting freight for accuracy and damage

+ Labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking products as needed

+ Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment

+ Assisting with inventory counts, equipment maintenance tasks, and other warehouse duties

** Cold Storage Environment*
* This facility is a cold storage warehouse with multiple temperature zones. New employees are encouraged to dress in layers until they determine what is most comfortable for them. Team members work in various areas throughout the shift, including:

+ Main cooler: 33°F to 40°F

+ Ambient freezer: 0°F to
-7°F (where employees spend most of their time)

+ Deep freezer area:

-40°F

The company provides cold weather protective equipment, including:

+ Coats

+ Gaiters

+ Caps

+ Gloves

+ Freezer suits

** What We're Looking For*
* + At least 6 months of stand up reach truck experience

+ Previous forklift or warehouse experience

+ High school diploma or GED preferred

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy

+ Reliable attendance and a team first attitude

+ Ability to work in cold temperature environments

+ Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift

+ Ability to work at heights up to 30 feet when necessary

+ Ability to lift up to 80 pounds as required by the role

+ Ability to wear required personal protective equipment

+ Steel toe or composite toe shoes are required

** 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 today!

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.  ()  for more information on benefits and perks that may be…