Forklift Operator: Dynamic Dock & Material Flow Lead

Randstad USA; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Iowa City is seeking a dependable sit-down forklift operator focused on dock operations and material flow management. This role is highly interactive with logistics and shipping teams and offers competitive hourly pay.

You will manage material movement on shipping and receiving docks, stage pallets, load trailers, and coordinate with dock supervisors and truck drivers to keep shipments on schedule.

Qualifications

• 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

Operate RF scanner

Load and unload materials & equipment

Job description

Randstad USA in Iowa City is seeking a dependable sit-down forklift operator focused on dock operations and material flow management. This role is highly interactive with logistics and shipping teams and offers competitive hourly pay.

You will manage material movement on shipping and receiving docks, stage pallets, load trailers, and coordinate with dock supervisors and truck drivers to keep shipments on schedule.