Sit-Down Forklift Operator

A Sit-Down Forklift Operator safely and efficiently moves, stacks, loads, and unloads materials throughout a warehouse, manufacturing plant, or distribution center using a sit-down counterbalanced forklift (electric, propane, or diesel). The role requires spatial awareness, strict adherence to OSHA safety standards, and accurate inventory tracking.

salary: $17 - $18 per hour shift: First work hours: 6 AM - 5 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

• Loading and Unloading: Load and unload incoming and outgoing freight from flatbed trucks, box trucks, and shipping containers safely and efficiently.
• Material Transport & Staging: Move pallets, raw materials, and finished goods between receiving docks, storage racks, production lines, and shipping staging areas.
• Stacking & Put-Away: Place and retrieve pallets in multi-tier racking systems (typically up to 15–20 feet) while maintaining proper load balance and aisle clearance.
• Equipment Inspection: Perform and document daily pre-shift safety inspections (checking brakes, hydraulics, tires, forks, horn, lights, and fluid/battery levels) and report mechanical issues immediately.
• Inventory Control: Scan barcodes using an RF scanner or Warehouse Management System (WMS) to log stock movements, verify shipment counts, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Order Picking & Wrapping: Pull full-pallet orders according to pick tickets, secure loads with stretch wrap or banding, and stage them for outbound dispatch.
• Facility & Safety Compliance: Follow all OSHA 1910.178 powered industrial truck regulations, adhere to facility speed limits, use horns at blind intersections, and keep aisles clear of debris.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs

Skills

• Sit Down Forklifts
• Material Handling
• Lifting
• Forklift

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.