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Forklift Operator

$19 per hour
Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to manage the movement, stacking, and storage of materials throughout our facility. You will be responsible for operating powered industrial trucks to load and unload trailers, move inventory to racking systems, and supply production or shipping lines efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Equipment Operation: Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, reach trucks, or order pickers to transport goods across the warehouse.

  • Loading & Unloading: Unload incoming shipments from trailers and containers; load outbound freight ensuring proper weight distribution and secure placement.

  • Inventory Stacking & Placement: Move palletized stock to designated high-bay racking systems and floor locations using RF scanners to log inventory movements into the WMS.

  • Safety & Pre-Shift Inspections: Perform daily safety inspections of equipment (brakes, hydraulics, fluid levels, tires) and document any maintenance needs before operation.

  • Quality & Order Accuracy: Verify shipment details against packing slips/bills of lading (BOL); inspect pallets for damage or structural instability before transport.

salary: $19 - $21 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Equipment Operation: Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, reach trucks, or order pickers to transport goods across the warehouse.

  • Loading & Unloading: Unload incoming shipments from trailers and containers; load outbound freight ensuring proper weight distribution and secure placement.

  • Inventory Stacking & Placement: Move palletized stock to designated high-bay racking systems and floor locations using RF scanners to log inventory movements into the WMS.

  • Safety & Pre-Shift Inspections: Perform daily safety inspections of equipment (brakes, hydraulics, fluid levels, tires) and document any maintenance needs before operation.

  • Quality & Order Accuracy: Verify shipment details against packing slips/bills of lading (BOL); inspect pallets for damage or structural instability before transport.

The essential functions of this role include:
  • working weekends
Skills
  • forklift
  • Pulling
  • Material Handling
  • Lifting
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 0 years
  • Experience level: Experienced
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

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.

Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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