Forklift Operator — Dock & Material Flow

Randstad USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking dependable sit-down forklift operators in the Buffalo area, focusing on dock operations and material flow management. This role collaborates with logistics and shipping teams and offers competitive hourly pay.

Responsibilities include moving materials on shipping/receiving docks with a sit-down forklift, staging pallets, loading trailers, coordinating with dock supervisors and drivers, and assisting with general warehouse support as needed.

Qualifications

• Up to 50 lbs. lifting requirement.
• Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Test.

Responsibilities

• Manage all material movement on the shipping and receiving docks, utilizing the sit down forklift to stage, load, and organize inbound and outbound freight.
• Strategically place incoming pallets into temporary staging areas and move completed orders from the packing lines directly onto waiting trailers.
• Conduct precise, safe, and efficient loading of trailers, optimizing space utilization while adhering to transport safety regulations.
• Coordinate effectively with dock supervisors and truck drivers to manage trailer drops, swaps, and live loading timelines.
• Act as a general warehouse support, moving large bulk items or assisting with reorganization projects using the forklift as the primary tool.

Skills

Sit Down Forklift

Load & Unload

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking dependable sit-down forklift operators in the Buffalo area, focusing on dock operations and material flow management. This role collaborates with logistics and shipping teams and offers competitive hourly pay.

Responsibilities include moving materials on shipping/receiving docks with a sit-down forklift, staging pallets, loading trailers, coordinating with dock supervisors and drivers, and assisting with general warehouse support as needed.