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Forklift Operator

Kelly Services

Carlisle, PA 17015 • 9/2/2026

General , Skilled & Trades , Transportation , Warehouse

Job Description

Job Description
Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $20.55 per hourShift: 2ndWhy you should apply to be LH41 - Fork Lift Operator:
  • Competitive pay rate with reliable weekly pay
  • Work with a respected leader in the distribution and logistics industry
  • Join a safety-focused team environment with modern warehousing practices
  • Opportunities for skill development and career advancement
What’s a typical day as LH41 - Fork Lift Operator? You’ll be:
  • Operating forklifts to move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to designated locations
  • Picking parts according to customer orders and placing them in work areas
  • Reading customer, work, and shipping orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, or shipped
  • Fulfilling requisitions and requests for materials or stock, ensuring accurate placement in designated areas
  • Scanning materials and moving them per standard work instructions
  • Completing Forklift TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) requirements in a timely manner
  • Assisting with inventory counts and accurate tracking of received or distributed materials
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and accessible warehouse environment, including sweeping, dusting, and mopping as needed
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
  • Have a high school diploma or GED (required)
  • Have prior forklift certification (required)
  • Are computer literate and experienced with WMS (Warehouse Management System)
  • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse team
  • Can perform repetitive tasks accurately within standard work parameters
  • Are able to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Can stand, walk, twist, turn, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs as part of your daily routine
  • Possess good customer service skills and can work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Commit to following all company environmental, health, and safety standards
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 worryeven 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 to be LH41 - Fork Lift Operator today!



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