Forklift Operator

General Information
Name
Forklift Operator
Employment Type
Temporary
Position level
Full-time
Virtual/Remote?
No
Labor Category
Light Industrial
Date
18-May-2026
City
Dallas
State
Texas
Country
United States
Ref #

Description & Requirements
Description
For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Forklift Operator (Must Have Reach Experience) to work at a premier distribution center in Dallas, TX. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.
Pay Rate:

• 1st Shift: $17.50 per hour (Monday-Friday, 5:00am to 2:30pm or until job completion)
• 2nd Shift: $18.50 per hour (Monday-Friday, 2:30pm to 11:00pm or until job completion)

Shifts:
Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings as assigned, tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8-10-12 hour shift
What's a typical day as Forklift Operator? You'll be:

• Efficiently and safely loading and unloading freight using equipment such as sit down/stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, and RF equipment
• Stacking and storing merchandise, picking and assembling orders for shipment, and checking freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation
• Labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking products as directed by management
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment, performing inventory, cleaning, forklift battery changes, and other duties as assigned
• Adhering to OSHA standards and operating all equipment in a safe manner

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have at least 12 months of consistent forklift operation experience, including high-reach forklifts (Must Have Reach Experience)
• Hold a high school diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
• Can work independently, demonstrate attention to detail, and consistently meet deadlines
• Are available for overtime, evenings, or weekends as needed and adhere to attendance policies
• Are able to meet physical requirements: lift up to 70 lbs., tolerate standing up to 5 hours per shift, work at heights up to 30 ft., and in temperature-controlled environments from 32°F to -45°F
• Can wear appropriate cold-protection gear (clothing, boots, headgear, gloves) and use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach, talk, hear, and see (specific vision abilities required)

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 (Must Have Reach Experience) 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
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