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Kelly Services is hiring experienced Forklift Operator II candidates for a full-time 2nd shift role. Operators will run multiple forklifts—including reach, sit-down, clamp, and cherry picker—in a stable distribution center.

**Job Title: ** Forklift Operator II

**Pay Rate:** $19.00 per hour

**Shift** : 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday–Friday

**Location:** Chino, CA 91708

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator II is responsible for safely and efficiently operating material handling equipment to move, locate, stack, stage, and count merchandise within a rack-supported warehouse environment. This role requires operation of multiple types of forklift equipment and may include order picking, order checking, and inventory control duties. Operators must spend 50% or more of their work time operating forklift equipment.

Forklift certification is required on at least three (3) types of equipment, including sit-down/stand-up, clamp, cherry picker, and reach truck.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

+ Operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts, clamp trucks, cherry pickers, and/or reach trucks to stack and store merchandise in designated locations (minimum 50% of work time).

+ Safely unload inbound shipments and transport product to assigned storage locations.

+ Pick, pull, and prepare products for outbound shipment in accordance with customer and quality standards.

+ Load outbound trailers, ensuring accurate product quantity, type, and placement.

+ Move product between staging, storage, and trailer areas as required.

+ Perform RF scanning to ensure inventory accuracy and shipment verification.

+ Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventories as requested.

+ Maintain accurate inventory records, reports, and documentation.

+ Ensure proper stock rotation and inventory control procedures.

+ Complete pre-operation equipment inspections and required inspection forms.

+ Operate all equipment safely and in compliance with established safety policies and procedures.

+ Report safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly.

+ Identify and report inventory discrepancies and assist inventory control with resolution.

+ Utilize basic computer systems, including Excel, for inventory and reporting tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ Minimum 1 year of forklift and/or warehouse distribution equipment experience.

+ Forklift certification required (minimum three types of equipment).

+ Ability to stand and walk for 10–12 hours per shift.

+ Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. without restriction.

+ Ability to bend, reach, stretch, and lift both below waist level and above head height.

+ Ability to work in large distribution centers (facilities may exceed a quarter mile in length).

+ Comfortable working in environments with varying noise levels, lighting, and temperatures.

+ Availability to work extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

+ Strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and customer service orientation.

+ Basic understanding of equipment safety and warehouse operations.

+ Proficiency with RF scanners and general computer systems.

+ Reach truck certification

+ Prior experience operating multiple forklift types in a rack warehouse environment.

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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) 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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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s 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.