Forklift Operator - Pallet Jack - Now Hiring

Randstad USA; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in West Sacramento, CA is seeking a safety-focused pallet jack operator to support high-volume distribution centers. You will operate EPJ/walkie rider to move palletized goods, load/unload trailers, and ensure proper pallet wrapping and staging.

Competitive pay and flexible hours with immediate start are offered. Qualified candidates must pass a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) test and meet PPE and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) test.
• Experience operating electric pallet jacks or walkie riders.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate an electric pallet jack (EPJ), walkie rider, or powered pallet truck to move large volumes of palletized goods and finished product.
• Transport inventory between receiving docks, storage areas, and staging lines following traffic control patterns.
• Load and unload trailers and containers with EPJ, ensuring proper pallet placement and load security.
• Perform daily pre-shift equipment inspections (OSHA checklist) and report any issues promptly.
• Assist in general material handling and ensure pallets are wrapped, labeled, and staged for shipment or putaway.

Job description

Are you a safety-focused professional with certified experience operating powered material handling equipment? We are urgently seeking skilled pallet jack operators for high-volume distribution centers nationwide. This role is essential for maintaining efficient inventory flow and requires proven expertise. Secure a stable position with competitive pay, flxible hours, and an immediate start.

Your responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate an electric pallet jack (EPJ), walkie rider, or powered pallet truck to move large volumes of palletized goods and finished product.
• Execute rapid and controlled transport of inventory between receiving docks, storage areas, and staging lines, adhering to strict traffic control patterns.
• Utilize the EPJ to load and unload trailers and containers, ensuring proper pallet placement and load security to prevent damage during transport.
• Perform daily pre-shift equipment inspections (OSHA checklist) to ensure the EPJ is safe and functional, promptly reporting any mechanical issues.
• Assist in general material handling and ensure pallets are correctly wrapped, labeled, and staged for shipment or putaway.

location: West Sacramento, CA

work hours: 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM

qualifications:

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

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.

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.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.