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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

$20 per hour
Your certification and safety record are highly valued! We are urgently seeking sit down forklift operators for immediate placement in high-capacity distribution centers. This crucial role requires precision, expertise, and a flawless commitment to safety standards. If you possess current, documented forklift certification, we offer premium pay rates and work flexibility.

Your responsibilities:

- Safely and efficiently operate a Sit Down Counterbalance Forklift to move, stack, and retrieve high-volume, palletized materials throughout the warehouse and loading docks.
- Execute critical inventory placement tasks, including putaway, replenishment, and retrieving full pallet loads from high racks (up to client-specific height).
- Load and unload trailers and containers meticulously, ensuring loads are properly balanced and secure according to safety and transport regulations.
- Conduct mandatory pre-shift OSHA-compliant forklift inspections (daily checklist) and report any maintenance needs immediately.
- Work collaboratively with inventory control and order selection teams to ensure accurate material flow and location management.

location: Wallingford, CT
work hours: Variable

qualifications:
  • up to 50 lbs. (heavy lifting)
  • Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Test.
skills:
  • Manual Pallet Jack
  • Build, wrap, sort pallets
  • Electric Pallet Jack
  • Operate RF scanner
  • Load, unload materials & equipment
  • Operate hand truck/dolly
  • Sit Down Forklift
dress code:
Shirts or t-shirts must have sleeves and be without any holes or rips. Pants without any holes or rips. No profane or suggestive texts and images. Closed toe and non slip footwear only.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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 3 days ago
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