Stand up forklift operator - Now Hiring

Randstad USA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Milpitas, CA is hiring expert certified stand-up forklift operators to handle high-bay and narrow-aisle warehouses. The role emphasizes precise putaway and retrieval with stand-up equipment and real-time stock updates.

Qualified candidates have PIT certification, can pass the PIT test, and excel in high-density rack environments. On-site work with a structured schedule and safety-first culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have current forklift certification (PIT) and pass PIT test.
• Experience operating stand-up forklifts in high-density racks is preferred.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a stand up reach truck for putaway and retrieval in high-density rack storage.
• Place palletized inventory accurately up to client-specified heights with minimal damage.
• Log inventory movements and locations using RF scanners or integrated systems for real-time visibility.
• Perform pre-shift PIT safety checks and follow elevated work and narrow-aisle protocols.
• Support inventory control with cycle counts and consolidation tasks across rack levels.

Skills

Forklift certification

RF scanner operation

PIT operation

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Maximize your specialized skills! We are urgently hiring expert certified stand up forklift operators for high-bay and narrow-aisle warehouses. This role demands precision and confidence in operating stand-up equipment to handle complex inventory retrieval and putaway. If you hold current certification and excel at high-level rack work, we offer premium hourly wages, flexible schedules, and instant access to jobs.

Your responsibilities:

• Safely and skillfully operate a stand up reach truck to perform putaway and retrieval tasks in high-density rack storage systems.
• Execute accurate and damage-free placement of palletized inventory up to heights specified by the client facility.
• Utilize RF scanners or integrated computer systems while operating the equipment to log inventory movements and locations accurately, ensuring real-time stock visibility.
• Conduct mandatory pre-shift safety checks on the forklift (PIT) and adhere strictly to all protocols related to elevated work and narrow aisle travel.
• Support the inventory control team by assisting with cycle counts and consolidation projects on various rack levels.

location: Milpitas, CA

work hours: 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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).

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.