1st Shift Forklift Operator (Cherry Picker/High-Reach Lift)

Randstad USA; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision

401K Plan

Job summary

Randstad USA in Newton, NC is seeking a skilled Stand-Up Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. You will operate high-reach forklifts and cherry pickers to pick and put away furniture orders, requiring comfort with heights and heavy lifting.

You will use RF scanners to verify inventory in real-time, assist with loading and unloading, inspect for damage, and perform daily safety checks. The shift runs 05:30 AM–04:00 PM with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Test.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up high-reach forklifts, cherry pickers, and electric pallet jacks.
• Pick and put away large-profile furniture items at high rack locations.
• Use RF scanners to verify items and update inventory in real time.
• Assist loading outbound trailers and unloading inbound shipments.
• Inspect furniture for defects before staging or shipping.
• Perform daily pre-shift equipment inspections and maintain a clean, hazard-free work zone.

Skills

PIT test

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Stand-Up Forklift Operator to join our dynamic warehouse team. In this role, you will be the backbone of our inventory management, using high-reach forklifts and cherry pickers to accurately pick and put away furniture orders. Because our products range from mattresses to sectional sofas, this position requires comfort working at significant heights and the physical stamina for heavy lifting.

If you have a sharp eye for detail, a strong safety record, and enjoy a active, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate stand-up high-reach forklifts, cherry pickers (order pickers), and electric pallet jacks.
• Order Picking & Put-Away: Elevate to high rack locations to pick large-profile furniture items for customer orders and accurately put away incoming stock.
• Inventory Accuracy: Use RF scanners to scan barcodes, verify item numbers, and update inventory locations in real-time.
• Loading & Unloading: Assist in loading outbound trailers and unloading inbound shipments, ensuring all items are handled with care to prevent damage.
• Quality Control: Inspect furniture for any visible defects or damage before staging or shipping.
• Safety & Maintenance: Conduct daily pre-shift equipment inspections and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free work zone.

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.

Qualifications

• Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Test.

Location and Working Hours

location: Newton, NC

work hours: 05:30 AM - 04:00 PM

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 [e-mail].

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.