General Information Name General Labor - Forklift Operator Employment Type Temporary Position level Full-time Virtual/Remote? No Labor Category Light Industrial Date 29-May-2026 City Inver Grove Heights State Minnesota Country United States Ref # 9247859240 Description & Requirements Description Job Description - General Labor / Forklift Operator Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Pay Rate: $25.15/hour Shifts Available: 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Monday-Friday) Requirements: Steel-toe shoes required Position Overview This position involves general labor duties in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining cleanliness, handling materials, and supporting production operations. The work environment may be dusty or dirty and requires physical activity such as bending, stooping, and twisting. Key Responsibilities Perform general labor tasks including housekeeping, equipment operation, and production support Operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (PIT) as needed Load, unload, and move materials and products throughout the facility Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures Complete repetitive production tasks efficiently and accurately Assist with additional duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills Ability to follow oral and written instructions Basic math skills (counting, measuring, simple calculations) Strong communication skills in individual and team settings Ability to perform repetitive work in a fast-paced environment Dependable with a strong work ethic Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and perform physically demanding tasks Comfortable working in industrial conditions (dusty/dirty environment) Equipment & Technical Requirements Must be able to operate or learn to operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts, pallet jacks) Required to pass Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training and certification Basic computer skills for occasional system use Education High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred Training On-the-job training provided Skills can be learned quickly with proper instruction and practice As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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. Put your skills to work. There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. 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