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 fulfillment center in Auburn, NY. 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: $22.00–$24.00 per hour

Shift: 2nd Shift – 3:00pm to 11:30pm, Monday through Friday. Willingness to work long hours and flexible schedules as needed.

Why you should apply to be a Warehouse Associate:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for overtime.
  

• Work in a clean, organized, and safety-focused environment.
  

• Join a reputable local distribution center with a strong industry presence.
  

• Opportunity to leverage your experience and grow professionally.
  

• Team-oriented culture that values employee input and process improvement.

What’s a typical day as a Warehouse Associate? You’ll be:

• Operating forklifts and pallet jacks to safely load, unload, pick, and put away products and materials.
  

• Managing and fulfilling material requests, ensuring timely delivery  and packaging materials to production or storage areas.
  

• Accurately following work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  

• Supporting physical inventories and cycle counts, maintaining proper stock rotation using FIFO and FEFO practices.
  

• Communicating issues, concerns, or improvement suggestions to management in a timely and professional manner.
  

• Performing order fulfillment tasks, including picking, packing, processing transfer orders, and handling samples.
  

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
  

• Assisting with general warehouse upkeep, such as sweeping and organizing equipment.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or GED (required).
  

• Posess proven experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks (certification preferred).
  

• Possess proven pick and packing experience in a fulfillment or warehouse environment (required).
  

• Bring 5–7 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or fulfillment environment, including shipping and receiving.
  

• Can meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
  

• Have experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); NetSuite experience is a plus.
  

• Demonstrate strong math, reading, and documentation skills.
  

• Are proficient in using computers and handheld devices for inventory and workflow tasks.
  

• Exhibit a dependable, punctual, and safety-focused work ethic.
  

• Can follow oral and written instructions accurately.
  

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  

• Have prior experience in a high-volume distribution environment.

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 a Warehouse Associate today!

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