Forklift Operator

Company: Kelly Services
Job type: Contract
Location: Stanley, VA
Shift: 1st shift, Monday–Thursday, 4:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Pay: $21 per hour

Position Summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Forklift Operator for a contract position in Stanley, Virginia. This fast-paced role supports production by moving and supplying materials to layup lines, routers, and the core saw. The operator will read production schedules and tickets, verify material requirements, and coordinate with upstream and downstream departments to keep work moving safely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production schedules and tickets to determine material needs and distinguish between materials pulled from stock and those requiring profiling.
  

• Pull and verify core materials and other components from the main warehouse and storage trailers.
  

• Deliver core materials to layup lines and direct cores requiring cutting to the core saw or profiling to the routers.
  

• Verify that the required core strips for 7/0 and 8/0 doors are included with materials delivered to the lines.
  

• Coordinate material flow to and from routers, the core saw, and layup lines; respond to hot-rush and remake requests as needed.
  

• Load, unload, lift, move, place, and stack raw materials and doors using a forklift.
  

• Safely maneuver the lift truck throughout the plant, including tight, small, and populated areas.
  

• Recover and return materials to bins, and stock leftover materials and components.
  

• Use a tape measure to read measurements to the nearest 1/16 inch.
  

• Follow forklift operating procedures and workplace safety requirements.
  

• Communicate clearly with upstream and downstream departments.
  

• Get on and off the lift truck frequently and manually lift, slide, or flip materials and doors weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications and Skills

• Forklift operating skills and knowledge of safe operating procedures.
  

• Ability to read and interpret schedules and tickets.
  

• Knowledge of SKUs, core types, material locations, and material cut requirements.
  

• Ability to use a tape measure to the nearest 1/16 inch.
  

• Strong attention to detail and ability to verify materials accurately.
  

• Ability to work at a fast pace and adjust priorities when production needs change.
  

• Clear communication and coordination skills.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This role requires frequent bending, lifting, and twisting, as well as manually handling materials and doors weighing up to 50 pounds. Operators may work in cold or hot conditions during extreme weather and in areas with moderate core dust. The work is fast-paced and requires sustained concentration, with limited downtime between unloading and reloading materials.

Interested? Apply today!

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