Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Sevierville, TN is seeking a dependable sit-down forklift operator focused on dock operations and material flow management. The role involves working with logistics and shipping teams and offers competitive hourly pay.

Responsibilities include moving material on shipping/receiving docks, staging pallets, loading trailers, and coordinating with truck drivers. Local on-site work with safety-focused procedures is essential.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

PIT Test

Tools

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.

qualifications:

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

location: Sevierville, TN

work hours: Variable

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).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.