Certified Forklift Operator — Premium Pay & Flexible Hours

Randstad USA; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan

Dental and vision

Job summary

Randstad USA is urgently seeking sit down forklift operators for immediate placement in Bay Shore, NY. This role requires current forklift certification and a commitment to safety, with premium pay rates and work flexibility.

The position runs 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM in high-capacity distribution centers. Responsibilities include operating a sit-down counterbalance forklift, handling high-volume palletized materials, and performing pre-shift safety inspections.

Qualifications

• Must hold current, documented forklift certification.
• Successful performance on a PIT test.

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.

Skills

PIT certification

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Job description

Randstad USA is urgently seeking sit down forklift operators for immediate placement in Bay Shore, NY. This role requires current forklift certification and a commitment to safety, with premium pay rates and work flexibility.

The position runs 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM in high-capacity distribution centers. Responsibilities include operating a sit-down counterbalance forklift, handling high-volume palletized materials, and performing pre-shift safety inspections.