Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Warehouse Equipment Operator – Forklift, Box Clamp & EPJ
Location: Rincon, GA
Pay Rate: $19.50 – $21.00/hour + Heavy Overtime (Paid Weekly Every Friday)
Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire
Do you have seat time on multiple warehouse machines and want a role with major overtime earning potential? Kelly Services is hiring skilled equipment drivers for high-volume logistics operations in Rincon, GA.
Mandatory Requirement: 3-in-1 Equipment Experience
To qualify for an interview, applicants must have hands-on, verifiable experience driving all three machines:
- Forklift (Sit-down / Stand-up)
- Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) (Ride-on)
- Box / Carton Clamp
(A hands-on driving evaluation on all three pieces of equipment is required prior to placement.)
Shift Schedules & Overtime Potential
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM | $19.50/hr
(Must be available to start as early as 5:00 AM when volume spikes) - 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM | $21.00/hr
(Includes premium shift differential) - Shift Flexibility & Overtime: Must be comfortable working up to 12-hour shifts (coming in early, staying late) and working weekend shifts as needed. Excellent opportunity to maximize weekly take-home pay with overtime at $29.25 – $31.50/hr.
Core Duties
- Operate forklifts, ride-on EPJs, and carton clamps to stage, stack, and transport inventory.
- Safely maneuver unpalletized cartons and finished goods without load damage.
- Support cross-dock and shipping operations by loading/unloading trailers and pulling orders.
- Utilize RF scanners for inventory tracking, lot matching, and order verification.
- Execute daily OSHA pre-operational equipment safety checks.
Candidate Profile
- Demonstrated work history operating a Forklift, EPJ, and Box Clamp.
- Ability to pass an on-site equipment driving and clamp test.
- Able to work extended 10–12 hour shifts on your feet in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as required.
- Reliable transportation, excellent punctuality, and a strong safety track record.
Why Join Kelly?
- Weekly paycheck every Friday via direct deposit.
- Top pay rates with high second shift differential.
- Consistent peak-season overtime.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. 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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