Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking sit down forklift operators for immediate placement in high-capacity distribution centers in the San Jose area. The role requires current forklift certification and a strong commitment to safety, with premium pay rates and flexible hours.

Responsibilities include operating a sit-down counterbalance forklift, performing putaway and replenishment tasks, loading/unloading trailers, and conducting pre-shift inspections. Must pass PIT test and follow safety rules.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

PIT 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: San Jose, CA

work hours: Variable

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).

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

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.