Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking dependable sit-down forklift operators for dock operations in Elk Grove Village, IL. The position runs 06:00 PM to 06:00 AM and involves close collaboration with logistics and shipping teams to ensure smooth material flow.

You will move and stage inbound and outbound freight, load trailers safely, and support the warehouse with occasional reorganization using the forklift as the primary tool. Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 35 lbs (medium lifting).
• Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Test.

Responsibilities

• Manage all material movement on shipping and receiving docks using sit-down forklift to stage, load, and organize inbound and outbound freight.
• Place incoming pallets into staging areas and move completed orders onto waiting trailers.
• Load trailers safely and efficiently while maximizing space and following safety regulations.
• Coordinate with dock supervisors and truck drivers to manage trailer drops and live loading timelines.
• Provide warehouse support, moving large items and assisting with reorganization using the forklift.

Skills

Sit Down Forklift

Job description

Control the flow of all materials in the warehouse! We are looking for dependable sit down forklift operators focused on dock operations and material flow management. This role is highly interactive with logistics and shipping teams and competitive hourly pay.

Your 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.

location: Elk Grove Village, IL

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

qualifications:

• up to 35 lbs. (medium lifting)
• Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Test.

skills:

• Sit Down Forklift

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 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.