Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking dependable sit-down forklift operators for dock operations and efficient material flow management in the Seattle area. The role involves coordinating with logistics and shipping teams and offers competitive hourly pay.

Responsibilities include moving materials on shipping/receiving docks, staging pallets, loading trailers, and ensuring safe, space-efficient operations. Open to all qualified candidates with PIT certification and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly.
• Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) test.

Responsibilities

• Manage all material movement on shipping/receiving docks using sit-down forklift to stage, load, and organize inbound/outbound freight.
• Strategically place incoming pallets into staging areas and move completed orders from packing lines onto trailers.
• Load trailers safely and efficiently, optimizing space while following safety regulations.
• Coordinate with dock supervisors and drivers to manage trailer drops, swaps, and live loading timelines.
• Provide general warehouse support, moving bulk items or assisting with reorganization using forklift.

Skills

Forklift operation

Dock operations

Material handling

Tools

PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification

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.

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: Tukwila, WA

work hours: 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

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 toed shoes

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 & Benefits

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, and life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.