Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA is urgently seeking sit-down forklift operators for immediate placement in high-capacity distribution centers in Canton, OH. If you hold current forklift certification, premium pay and flexible work arrangements are offered.

You will safely operate a sit-down counterbalance forklift, perform putaway and replenishment tasks, load/unload trailers, and complete daily safety inspections in a high-volume warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Must have current forklift certification.
• Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) test.
• Ability to safely operate a sit-down counterbalance forklift in a high-volume warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a sit-down counterbalance forklift to move, stack, and retrieve palletized materials.
• Perform putaway, replenishment, and retrieval from high racks.
• Load and unload trailers and containers with proper balance and security.
• Conduct pre-shift OSHA-compliant forklift inspections and report maintenance needs.

Skills

PIT Test

Forklift Certification

Safe Operation

High-Volume Warehouse

Tools

Sit Down Counterbalance Forklift

Job description

Your certification and safety record are highly valued! We are urgently seeking sit down forklift operators for immediate placement in high-capacity distribution centers. This crucial role requires precision, expertise, and a flawless commitment to safety standards. If you possess current, documented forklift certification, we offer premium pay rates and work flexibility.

Your 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.

location: Canton, OH

work hours: 06:30 AM - 07:00 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. Steel or composite toed 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.