Sit-Down Forklift Operator / Dock Worker

Location: Kent, WA
Worksite: 19657 78th Ave South, Kent, WA 98032
Interview Location: 19801 78th Ave entrance — connected to the same building
Pay: $23.50/hour during training | $25+/hour once converted to permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM or 8:00 AM start | 40 hours/week + overtime as needed
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire after approximately 3 months for strong performers
Openings: 3

Join a Growing Freight & Transportation Team!

Kelly® is hiring Sit-Down Forklift Operators / Dock Workers for a busy freight operation in Kent, WA. This is a great opportunity for an experienced forklift operator who enjoys hands-on work and is looking for a path to permanent employment.

This is more than a traditional forklift position. You will operate a sit-down forklift, load and unload freight, use RF scanners, read freight manifests, and accurately record shipment information.

Pay & Schedule

• $21.55/hour starting training rate
  

• $25+/hour once converted to permanent
  

• Monday–Friday
  

• 6:00 AM or 8:00 AM start times
  

• 40 hours per week
  

• Overtime as needed
  

• Temp-to-Hire opportunity after approximately 3 months for strong performers

Job Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently
  

• Load and unload freight directly from the delivery dock
  

• Move freight throughout the facility using the forklift
  

• Use RF scanners to scan and track freight
  

• Read and verify freight billing manifests
  

• Record product weights, measurements, and shipment information by hand
  

• Verify quantities and shipment details for accuracy
  

• Identify and report damaged or discrepant freight
  

• Follow all safety and material-handling procedures
  

• Work with the dock and transportation teams to keep freight moving efficiently
  

• Perform additional physical dock and warehouse duties as needed

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of sit-down forklift experience preferred
  

• Previous freight, dock, shipping/receiving, or loading/unloading experience strongly preferred
  

• Experience using RF scanners
  

• Ability to read and understand freight manifests
  

• Good, legible handwriting
  

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  

• Reliable attendance and dependable work ethic
  

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  

• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on dock position with more physical work than a standard forklift operator role.

You should be comfortable with:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting
  

• Loading and unloading freight
  

• Moving and handling freight throughout the shift
  

• Working around forklifts, dock equipment, and moving freight
  

• Working in a fast-paced warehouse/freight environment

Dress Code

• Long jeans required
  

• Steel-toe footwear required
  

• No sweatpants

Screening & Interview Process

• Background check required
  

• Drug screen required
  

• THC is included in the drug screen
  

• Candidates may be able to start while screening is pending, based on approval
  

• Selected candidates will complete an in-person interview
  

• Interview includes a hands-on sit-down forklift test to evaluate operating skills

Why Apply?

This position is designed for candidates who want to prove themselves and move into a permanent position. Strong performers may be converted to permanent employment after approximately 3 months, with pay increasing to $25+/hour.

If you have sit-down forklift experience, freight/dock experience, strong attention to detail, and a reliable work history, apply today!

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