Forklift Operator

Job Description
KELLY IS HIRING!
Material Handlers needed in the following areas:

• Romeoville

• AM AND PM SHIFT

• $25/hr - $26.50/hr

• Selected candidates must have REACH TRUCK and / CHERRY PICKER experience

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Handle all inbound and outbound freight properly and orderly.
• Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Responsible for loading, unloading trucks, trailers, and outside carriers safely.
• Ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly.
• Properly store stock in the warehouse.
• Provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving activities.

• Assist the Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient warehouse operation.
• Operate REACH TRUCK and / CHERRY PICKER
• Use computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Load and unload trucks/trailers safely using proper procedures.
• Work flexible 12-hour shifts and not afraid of heights.
• Pick and move stock weighing up to 75 lbs. multiple times.
• Process outbound cross-dock freight.
• Store stock properly and maintain organized stacking.
• Verify shipment accuracy against paperwork for all deliveries.
• Follow all OSHA regulations, safety policies, and procedures, including seatbelt use.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance inspections.
• Handle customer products properly and orderly.
• Report accidents or damage to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Maintain access to dock doors.

• Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and work with limited supervision.
• Exhibit good communication, problem resolution, and people skills.
• Be flexible with overtime and shift coverage.
• Utilize PC skills.
• Build pallets and break down stock for orders.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Warehousing certifications are a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret general business documents.
• Write reports and correspondence effectively.
• Present information clearly to managers, clients, and customers.

• Knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to75 pounds.
• Work comfortably in an indoor environment with physical activity requirements.
• Work under stressful situations with cognitive skills for multitasking.
• Maintain 20/20 corrected vision.
• Must be in sound physical health.

Be a part of our dynamic team in a role where safety and efficiency drive our success!

• 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.

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