Forklift Operator Job at Kelly Services, Wallingford, CT

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  • Kelly Services
  • Wallingford, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Operator\n\n

Location: Wallingford, CT
\n Pay: $20–$23 per hour (based on experience)
\n Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
\n Employment Type: Full-Time

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About the Role
\nWe are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our team in Wallingford, CT . In this role, you’ll be responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to load, unload, move, and organize inventory. The ideal candidate has prior warehouse experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

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    Operate forklifts and related equipment to move and store materials.

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    Unload and inspect incoming materials, ensuring quality and accuracy.

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    Stock, organize, and label materials in designated warehouse locations.

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    Pull, stage, and assemble customer orders for delivery or shipment.

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    Prepare shipping documentation for UPS, LTL, and other carriers.

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    Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization in compliance with OSHA and company standards.

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    Follow all safety policies and immediately report hazards or incidents.

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    Perform additional warehouse duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

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    High school diploma or GED required.

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    Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution setting.

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    Current forklift certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

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    Basic computer, math, and reading skills.

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    Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

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    Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

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    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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\n\n \nWhat We Offer\n\n
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    Competitive hourly pay based on experience ($20–$23/hr).

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    Stable, weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

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    Supportive, safety-first work environment.

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    Opportunities for training, certification, and career growth.

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    A workplace built on teamwork, integrity, and operational excellence.

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If you have solid forklift experience and want to join a dependable, safety-driven team in Wallingford, apply today!

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\n\t\t\t\tAs part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Weekday work,

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