Forklift operator staffing agency for Michigan warehouses and plants
RHO Hiring is a forklift staffing agency placing experienced forklift operators in Michigan warehouses and plants. We place operators who have experience on the trucks your facility runs, whether that's sit-down counterbalance forklifts, stand-up and reach trucks or any other kind of truck, on every shift. Training and evaluation on your trucks are scheduled with you before anyone drives. Call (248) 843-0000.
Need workers? Call248-843-0000A manager usually calls back within a couple of hoursWhat do forklift operators do, and what does OSHA require?
Forklift drivers keep materials moving: they unload trailers, stock pallets into racking, pull stock for pickers and stagers, feed production lines and load trucks. Skillful operators are smooth, deliberate and aware of their surroundings, because forklifts move heavy loads among people on foot. Speed matters, yes. But safety and accuracy come first.
Equipment can vary from site to site: sit-down counterbalance trucks for docks and yards, stand-up and reach trucks for narrow aisles, order picker trucks for tall racks and electric pallet jacks to move pallets on the floor. RHO Hiring asks you what you run, rack heights, attachments and the pace. We will match you with operators that have experience working on similar equipment. Typical forklift shifts are 8 to 10 hours on first, second or third shift with weekend and overtime work during busy times of the year.
Operator training isn't random. It's dictated by OSHA's powered industrial truck standard (29 CFR 1910.178(l)). This standard says the employer must ensure each operator is trained and evaluated, including on the type of truck and the workplace conditions where it will be used. Each operator's performance must also be evaluated at least once every three years. Prior to a placement RHO and your site determine who is responsible for which portion of that training and evaluation. The portion that covers your own trucks, loads and aisles occurs at your site. So operators know when they arrive that they will be evaluated before their first lift. Our guide to OSHA forklift training outlines what the host employer and staffing agency each owe.
Seeking forklift employment? Browse our available forklift openings and submit an application or call (248) 843-0000 to schedule a visit to our Southfield location weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. RHO Hiring is an equal opportunity employer.
Matched to your trucks
Tell us what trucks, attachments and rack heights you operate and we'll pair you with drivers who have worked on similar equipment.
Safety before speed
Employees receive safety training prior to starting. We work with you to schedule training and evaluation on your trucks before any driving takes place.
What work do forklift operators handle?
Unloading and loading
Trailers and containers are unloaded and loaded, with pallets placed safely and sequentially.
Putaway
Received pallets are stored at appropriate rack locations, including elevated storage when necessary.
Replenishment
Pick locations and line-side stock refilled before they run out.
Line feeding
Raw material and components delivered to production lines, and finished goods taken away.
Staging
Outbound pallets staged by route, carrier or dock door.
Pre-shift truck checks
Performing truck inspections prior to the beginning of each shift using the checklist from your site, and reporting defects before operating the truck.
Safe operation
Speed, load handling, horn use and pedestrian awareness by your site's rules, every lift.
Inventory accuracy
Pallet positions are scanned and recorded so the system reflects actual conditions on the floor.
Ways to staff forklift operators
Mix them as your floor needs. Your manager sets it up with you.
- 1Day, night and weekend shifts
Operators for every shift, including overnight replenishment and weekend receiving.
- 2Peak and project work
Additional operators to cover inbound surges, inventory moves, racking changes and seasonal volume.
- 3Temp-to-hire
Operators who begin on RHO's payroll and transfer to yours once you've watched them drive on your floor.
- 4Direct hire
Recruiting a permanent operator or lead when you're ready to hire.
Signs you need more forklift operators
- Trailers wait at the doors for an available driver
- Production lines stop and wait for material
- Supervisors are driving trucks to keep up
- Putaway falls behind and the dock fills up
- One operator calling off stalls a whole shift
From your call to a full shift
One call. Workers who are matched to your specific floor. A team that stays on the account.
Tell us what you need
Call 248-843-0000, or send the request form: the roles, how many people, the shifts and the start date.
We learn your floor
We learn your workflow, shifts, volume and site rules, allowing us to match workers to the work, rather than just a job title.
Matched and prepared
Employees are vetted for reliability, trained in safety and briefed on your site's expectations before arriving on-site.
Managed on the job
We keep a team on the account. We follow up with your supervisors and swap or add people quickly.
Why Michigan warehouses get forklift operators from RHO Hiring
Experience matched to your equipment
We inquire about your trucks, attachments and rack heights and seek out operators that have experience running equipment similar to yours.
Safety comes first
Employees go through RHO's safety training before they start. Training and evaluation of drivers on your trucks will be scheduled with you prior to anyone driving.
A team that fixes problems
A management team focused on your account, and a manager that will return your call, typically within a couple of hours.
Locally owned in Southfield
Not a franchise. The owners answer for every placement.
“We, as owners, come in and work directly with our clients.”
Vadym MakoveyCo-Founder, RHO Hiring- Locally owned, not a franchiseNo franchise fees. No remote head office. The company you call is the company that staffs your floor.
- The owners on your accountVadym Makovey, George Makovey and Jackson Siersma work directly with our clients and are answerable for every placement.
- A management team that staysOur dedicated team follows up with your supervisors and resolves issues quickly so they don't cost you shifts.
Forklift staffing questions
Don’t see yours? Call 248-843-0000 and a manager will answer it.
Who trains and evaluates the operators?
OSHA holds the employer accountable for training and evaluating each individual operator (29 CFR 1910.178(l)), which includes the trucks and conditions at that facility. RHO and your facility determine who will cover which component prior to operator placement. Your facility conducts the evaluation of each operator on your actual trucks prior to operating, and we send operators who have previous experience on the type of truck your facility uses.
What kinds of forklifts can you staff for?
We pair operators to your fleet: sit-down counterbalance trucks, stand-up and reach trucks, order picker trucks and electric pallet jacks. Provide the types of trucks, attachments and rack heights you have when you place your order. We search for operators familiar with them.
How is forklift operator staffing priced?
By the hour. Rates are generally higher than general labor because operators make more money doing the job. Shift, overtime, head count and length of assignment all play into the rate as well, and you will receive a quote prior to anyone beginning work.
How fast can forklift operators start?
Operators take longer to source than general labor and the assessments on your trucks must be completed before they drive. A manager will contact you (typically within a couple of hours) to discuss, and we provide you with a realistic start date when we take the order.
What if an operator fails our evaluation or drives unsafely?
They don't operate vehicles. Let your RHO manager know and we'll replace them (or move them to a non-truck position if you have one). We value safety over speed both for ourselves and for you.
Can we hire an operator permanently?
Yes. Temp-to-hire is often used to retain a good operator: You get to watch them drive on your floor prior to hire. Moving a worker to your payroll is part of the terms agreed upon with RHO.
Dependable people for your facility
Related services
All staffing services- Warehouse AssociatesWarehouse and distribution center order pickers, packers, loaders and staging crews ready for your pace and procedures.
- General LaborEntry-level workers for loading, sorting, material handling, line support and housekeeping in distribution centers, plants and manufacturing facilities.
- Temp-to-Hire StaffingEmployees begin on RHO's payroll and transition to yours when both parties are certain it's a good fit.
Need workers? Request a call
Please leave your name and number and a manager will call you back, typically within a couple of hours. Or call now.
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- Day, night and weekend shifts
- Locally owned, not a franchise
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