Forklift Operator

Randstad USA; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. You will operate sit-down, stand-up, or reach forklifts to move, stack, and stage products while prioritizing safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers daytime hours (8 AM–4 PM) with an 8-hour shift, and requires 1+ year of forklift experience. No degree is required, and training or on-site certification may be available.

Qualifications

• 1 year of forklift operation experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Entry level position with no degree required.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and work in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down, stand-up, or reach forklifts to move, stack, and retrieve materials.
• Load and unload freight trucks, verify cargo vs shipping orders.
• Perform daily pre-shift inspections and report maintenance issues.
• Transport raw materials to production lines and place finished goods in designated rack locations.
• Follow OSHA safety rules to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Stand Up Forklifts

Sit Down Forklifts

Material Handling

Lifting

Education

No Degree Required

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, stack, and stage products throughout our facility. The ideal candidate prioritizes safety, works efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in accurate order handling.

salary: $38,000 - $45,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: No Degree Required

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, or reach forklifts to move, stack, and retrieve heavy materials across the facility.
• Loading & Unloading: Load and unload inbound/outbound freight trucks, verifying cargo against shipping orders and packing lists.
• Safety Inspections: Perform daily pre-shift inspections on equipment (brakes, hydraulics, fluid levels) and report any maintenance issues immediately.
• Inventory Staging: Transport raw materials to production lines and place finished goods into designated warehouse rack locations.
• Workplace Safety: Adhere strictly to OSHA standards, speed limits, load limits, and pedestrian right-of-way rules to maintain a safe environment.
• Active Forklift Certification (preferred or ability to pass on-site certification).
• 1+ years of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs and work in a active warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, or reach forklifts to move, stack, and retrieve heavy materials across the facility.
• Loading & Unloading: Load and unload inbound/outbound freight trucks, verifying cargo against shipping orders and packing lists.
• Safety Inspections: Perform daily pre-shift inspections on equipment (brakes, hydraulics, fluid levels) and report any maintenance issues immediately.
• Inventory Staging: Transport raw materials to production lines and place finished goods into designated warehouse rack locations.
• Workplace Safety: Adhere strictly to OSHA standards, speed limits, load limits, and pedestrian right-of-way rules to maintain a safe environment.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes

Skills

• Stand Up Forklifts
• Sit Down Forklifts
• Material Handling
• Lifting

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

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.

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.

Experience

• Entry Level
• 1 year

Education

• No Degree Required