Posted August 21, 2026
Material Handler / Forklift Operator
Kelly Services
Rochester, NY, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Material Handler / Forklift Operator – 4 AM Start – $19/hr
Kelly® Professional & Industrial is seeking an experienced Material Handler / Forklift Operator to join a busy warehouse team in Rochester, NY. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for someone looking for a stable Monday-Friday schedule and the potential to transition into a permanent position.
Pay:
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
What You'll Do
If you have forklift experience, are comfortable with a 4:00 AM start, and have reliable transportation, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and submit your resume for consideration.
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.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
Kelly® Professional & Industrial is seeking an experienced Material Handler / Forklift Operator to join a busy warehouse team in Rochester, NY. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for someone looking for a stable Monday-Friday schedule and the potential to transition into a permanent position.
Pay:
- $19.00/hr, based on experience
- Monday-Friday, 4:00 AM-12:00 PM
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
What You'll Do
- Operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to safely move, stack, and retrieve materials.
- Operate a Raymond Reach truck to move and organize warehouse materials.
- Use RF scanners to track inventory, locate materials, and accurately process orders.
- Load, unload, stage, and move materials throughout the warehouse.
- Assist with receiving and preparing materials for shipment.
- Maintain an organized and safe warehouse environment.
- Follow all company safety procedures and operating guidelines.
- Previous forklift experience is required.
- Raymond Reach truck experience is strongly preferred.
- Previous warehouse/material handling experience.
- Experience using RF scanners is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to safety and accuracy.
- Reliable attendance and ability to consistently arrive on time for a 4:00 AM start.
- Must have reliable personal transportation. The facility is not accessible by public transportation/bus lines.
- $19.00/hr starting pay
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Consistent daytime hours
- Temp-to-hire opportunity
- Opportunity for long-term employment
- Work in a structured warehouse environment
If you have forklift experience, are comfortable with a 4:00 AM start, and have reliable transportation, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and submit your resume for consideration.
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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Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
