Posted August 21, 2026
Forklift Operator
Kelly Services
Port Wentworth, GA, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
2nd shift - 6pm - 2:30am - $20.00What’s a typical day as a Sit Down Forklift - Box Clamp Operator? You’ll be:
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Kelly is seeking a Sit Down Forklift - Box Clamp Operator to work at a leading local distribution center in Savannah, GA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.
Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed1st shift - 6am - 2:30pm - $19.002nd shift - 6pm - 2:30am - $20.00What’s a typical day as a Sit Down Forklift - Box Clamp Operator? You’ll be:
- Operating sit-down and clamp forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise
- Stacking and storing merchandise in designated areas using various equipment including clamp and push-pull attachments
- Unloading inbound shipments and moving products to storage locations safely
- Pulling and preparing products for shipments, ensuring accuracy and meeting customer service standards
- Performing picking duties efficiently and moving products from staging/storage areas into trailers
- Maintaining accurate records and reports for inventory control and security
- Assisting with physical inventories, cycle counts, and ensuring proper stock rotation
- Operating RF scanning equipment and completing equipment inspection forms
- Reporting safety concerns and inventory discrepancies to management
- Have at least 3 months of forklift experience and/or warehouse distribution equipment experience
- Hold a High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
- Are able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and lift/pull up to 50 lbs without restriction
- Can regularly bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head
- Are comfortable working in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature variations
- Have general computer knowledge, Excel proficiency, and basic math skills
- Possess attention to detail and excellent customer service skills
- Are willing and able to obtain forklift certification
- Have the flexibility to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
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.
