Forklift operator

apartmentRandstad placeMelville calendar_month 
Forklift Operator: The universally recognized title for anyone operating a powered industrial truck.
  • Forklift Driver: A slightly more casual, interchangeable term for an operator.
  • Material Handler / Forklift Operator: Highlights that the role involves both driving the machine and manually handling, sorting, or packing goods.
  • Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator: Emphasizes a hybrid role where the employee splits time between driving the forklift and performing general warehouse duties (e.g., inventory, cleaning, packing).
salary: $19 - $20 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities
  1. Forklift Operator Responsibilities

The operator is the first line of defense against workplace accidents. Their core duties include:

Pre-Shift & Maintenance Responsibilities
  • Conducting Inspections: Performing a mandatory visual and operational check before every shift (checking fluids, tires, brakes, horn, and the hydraulic mast).
  • Grounding Unsafe Equipment: Immediately removing a defective forklift from service, tagging it out, and reporting the issue to a supervisor. Never operate a malfunctioning truck.
  • Logkeeping: Accurately maintaining the forklift’s daily usage and inspection logs.
Skills
  • FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 0 years
  • Experience level: Experienced

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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 HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

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.

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