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Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Kelly
Salisbury, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026

Job Title: Material Handler / Forklift Operator
Location: Salisbury, NC
Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $18.86 per hour
Shift: 2nd Shift – 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, plus overtime as needed
Job Type: Temporary / Temp-to-Hire Opportunity


Job Summary:
We are currently hiring for a Material Handler / Forklift Operator position in Salisbury, NC. This role requires prior forklift experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or production environment. The ideal candidate will be dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable performing both forklift and general material handling duties throughout the shift.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate a forklift safely to move materials, products, and supplies throughout the facility
  • Load, unload, stage, and organize materials as needed
  • Assist with general warehouse and production support tasks
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
  • Follow all safety procedures and company policies
  • Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the shift
  • Lift up to 35 lbs as needed


Requirements:

  • Must have previous forklift experience
  • Must be able to work 2nd shift, 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, plus overtime as needed
  • Must be dependable and report to work as scheduled
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 35 lbs
  • Warehouse, production, or material handling experience preferred
  • Must be safety-minded and able to follow instructions


Apply Today:
If you have forklift experience and are ready to work, apply today for this Material Handler / Forklift Operator opportunity in Salisbury, NC.

Company Description
Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.

Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000 people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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