Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is urgently seeking sit-down forklift operators in Corona, CA to support high-capacity distribution centers. Qualified candidates will hold current forklift certification and demonstrate safe, precise operation of sit-down forklifts with adherence to OSHA standards.

Roles involve putaway and retrieval from high racks, loading/unloading trailers, and routine pre-shift inspections. You will work with inventory control and order-fulfillment teams to maintain accurate material flow

Qualifications

• Must have current, documented forklift certification.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Successful PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) test.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down counterbalance forklift to move and stack palletized materials.
• Perform putaway, replenishment, and retrieval from high racks.
• Load and unload trailers and containers with proper balance and security.
• Complete pre-shift OSHA-compliant forklift inspections.
• Collaborate with inventory control and order-fulfillment teams to ensure accurate material flow.

Skills

Heavy Lifting

PIT Test

Forklift Certification

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: Corona, CA

work hours: Variable

qualifications:

• up to 50 lbs. (heavy lifting)
• 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 TOE SHOES REQUIRED FOR FORKLIFT OPERATORS.

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.