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Posted August 15, 2026

Forklift Operator

Kelly Services
York, SC, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking a Forklift Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in York, SC. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $17.00–$18.00/hrShifts:

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7am–3:20pm ($17.00/hr)
2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3pm–11:20pm ($17.50/hr)
3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 11pm–7:20am ($18.00/hr)
Overtime required on weekends depending on shift.

Why you should apply to be Forklift Operator:
  • Weekly pay with competitive rates
  • No GED/high school diploma required
  • Entry-level friendly with clear path to full-time employment
  • Work for a major global manufacturer
  • Access to benefits and perks through the staffing agency
What’s a typical day as Forklift Operator? You’ll be:
  • Moving materials across plant areas
  • Operating multiple forklift types (stand-up, sit-down, reach truck, order picker, cherry picker)
  • Supporting manufacturing processes and reporting to shift supervisor
  • Standing all shift and working overtime as needed
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
  • Have a valid driver’s license (required)
  • Bring at least 2 years of forklift experience (stand-up or sit-down, cherry picker, order picker)
  • Possess basic math, reading, and computer skills
  • Can lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
  • Are reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, and open to shift work & overtime
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 to be Forklift Operator 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. 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.

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