Location: Kent, WA
Worksite: 19657 78th Ave South, Kent, WA 98032
Interview Location: 19801 78th Ave entrance — connected to the same building
Pay: $21.55/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

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.

• $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

• 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

• 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

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

• Long jeans required
• Steel-toe footwear required
• No sweatpants

• 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

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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