Forklift Operator Staffing

Forklift Operator Staffing in Memphis, TN

Forklift is the role most often mis-staffed in this market, because too many agencies take a candidate's word for it. We verify certification and equipment class before anyone is dispatched to your site.

Roles we place across the Memphis metro

  • Sit-down counterbalance operators
  • Stand-up and dock stocker operators
  • Reach truck operators
  • Cherry picker and order picker operators
  • Clamp and slip sheet attachment operators
  • Pallet jack and walkie rider operators
  • Yard and trailer spotting support
  • Certified operator crews for peak coverage

Certification and equipment verification

OSHA requires powered industrial truck operators to be trained and evaluated for the specific equipment class and the specific workplace conditions. A generic card is not the same as competence on your equipment in your aisles.

  • Certification verification. We confirm the certification, the issuing source, and the date, not just that a card exists.
  • Equipment class matching. A stand-up reach operator is not automatically a sit-down operator. We match to the class you run.
  • Site evaluation support. We coordinate with your team on the site-specific evaluation OSHA requires before an operator runs equipment on your floor.
  • Honest gaps. If a candidate is strong but not current on your class, we tell you rather than hoping it works out.

We also run forklift readiness coaching for job seekers who are close but not yet certified, so the pipeline keeps producing instead of drying up.

Request staff

Send this and we will call you back the same business day. If you need people for tomorrow morning, call (901) 443-5589 instead.

Advance Staffing fills every order without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Please do not include preferences based on those characteristics.

Frequently asked questions

Do you verify forklift certification?

Yes. We confirm the certification, the issuing source, and the date, and we match operators to the specific equipment class your site runs. We do not take a candidate's word for it.

Do you provide forklift certification?

We provide forklift readiness coaching that covers what certification requires, what equipment classes mean, and what employers verify. Site-specific evaluation on your equipment remains an employer responsibility under OSHA.

What forklift classes can you staff?

Sit-down counterbalance, stand-up and dock stocker, reach truck, cherry picker and order picker, and walkie rider and pallet jack, plus clamp and slip sheet attachment experience where required.

How fast can you send a certified operator?

Certified operators are the tightest segment of this labor market, so we are candid about timing rather than promising same day on every order. Call us with the class and shift and we will tell you what is realistic.

Other services

Warehouse Staffing

Pickers, packers, loaders, material handlers, shipping and receiving.

Light Industrial Staffing

Production associates, machine operators, assemblers, quality inspectors.

Forklift Operator Staffing

Sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, and cherry picker operators.

Office & Administrative

Front desk, data entry, customer service, dispatch, clerical.

Direct Hire Recruiting

Permanent placement onto your payroll from day one.

On-Site Managed Staffing

A coordinator on your floor managing a high-volume program.