Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA in Iowa City is seeking a dependable sit-down forklift operator to manage material flow on shipping and receiving docks. You will stage, load, and organize inbound and outbound freight, coordinating with dock staff and drivers throughout the loading timeline.

The role requires PIT testing, forklift operation skills, and adherence to safety regulations. This on-site position offers varied work hours and comprehensive benefits; employment through Randstad USA.

Qualifications

• Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Test.
• Experience loading/unloading materials and equipment with a sit-down forklift.
• Ability to coordinate with dock staff and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage all material movement on shipping and receiving docks using sit-down forklift.
• Stage pallets, load, and organize inbound and outbound freight.
• Place incoming pallets into staging areas and move orders to waiting trailers.
• Load trailers safely and efficiently, optimize space and follow safety regs.
• Coordinate with dock supervisors and truck drivers for trailer drops and live loading.

Skills

RF scanner operation

Forklift operation

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: Iowa City, IA

work hours: Variable

qualifications:

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

skills:

• Operate RF scanner
• Load, unload materials & equipment

dress code:

Shirts or t-shirts must have sleeves and be without any holes or rips. Jeans or Khakis without any holes or rips. No profane or suggestive texts and images. Steel or composite toe shoes required!

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.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

All benefits are based on eligibility.

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.