Stand up forklift operator - Now Hiring

Randstad USA; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

AD&D and life insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking hands-on stand‑up forklift operators in Kent, WA to support all phases of material movement from receiving to storage, with immediate employment and flexible hours in a friendly warehouse team. You will retrieve pallets, move materials between the production floor and finished goods warehouse, inspect loads, and assist with daily housekeeping under supervision.

The role offers competitive benefits and reliability for dependable operators.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Successful PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) test.

Responsibilities

• Use a stand up forklift to retrieve pallets from staging and move to storage locations (putaway).
• Transfer large or bulk materials between manufacturing/processing floor and finished goods warehouse.
• Inspect pallets for stability and proper wrapping before transport; control load with forklift.
• Perform daily tasks such as sweeping, area cleanup, and organization when equipment is idle.
• Report equipment damage, system failures or safety concerns to maintenance immediately.

Skills

Lifting 35 lbs

PIT Test

Job description

Seeking a hands‑on, active job that relies on your driving skills? We have immediate openings for stand up forklift operators to support all phases of material movement, from receiving to storage. This role offers immediate employment, flexible hours, and a friendly team environment for reliable operators who excel in warehouse support.

Your responsibilities:

• Utilize the stand up forklift to retrieve incoming pallets from the staging lanes and move them directly into assigned storage locations (putaway).
• Assist in the transfer of large, bulk materials or completed product loads between the manufacturing/processing floor and the finished goods warehouse.
• Ensure all pallets being moved are inspected for stability and correct wrapping before transport, using the forklift to maintain control of the load.
• Perform routine daily tasks as directed by the floor supervisor, which may include sweeping, area cleanup, and general organization when equipment is not in use.
• Report any equipment damage, system failures, or safety concerns immediately to the maintenance team.

location: Kent, WA

work hours: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

qualifications:

• up to 35 lbs. (medium 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 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. 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.