Forklift Operator Jobs
A Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in the logistics industry, ensuring the efficient management of goods in warehouses and distribution centers. Their primary responsibilities include loading and unloading cargo, moving goods stored on pallets or in crates around the storage facility, stacking goods in the correct storage bays, and following inventory control instructions. They also check loads for accuracy and damages, ensuring that the correct products are delivered to the right location. To ensure safety, forklift operators are required to perform regular machine checks and adhere to safety regulations.
Important skills for a Forklift Operator include good hand-eye coordination, physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to safety guidelines. As the work involves lifting heavy goods and operating machinery, forklift operators must be comfortable with physical work and have a high level of mechanical aptitude. They should also have a good understanding of warehouse processes and inventory control. Certifications in forklift operation are critical, with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) forklift certification being a common requirement. Prior to becoming a Forklift Operator, a person may have roles such as a Warehouse Associate, Delivery Driver, or Material Handler.
Job description As a Hybrid Delivery Driver and Warehouse Technician you will be a part of a fast paced team, with an emphasis on customer service. Every day is different and exciting as you will...
- George DeLallo Company
- Mount Pleasant, PA
- 19 hours ago
- George DeLallo Company
- Mount Pleasant, PA
- 19 hours ago
Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks. Conduct routine checks to ensure products meet quality standards and report any discrepancies or damage....
Material Handler - Cold Storage Warehouse
- Dietz & Watson
- Philadelphia, PA
- 19 hours ago
- Dietz & Watson
- Philadelphia, PA
- 19 hours ago
What You Bring Operates Crown stand-up high reach (electric) Operates Crwon Satnd On Electric Pallet Jack Operates Stand on Electric Forklift Use scan guns to pick product orders Removes boxed product...
Assistant Manager [ Flooring Installations ]
- JW Floor Covering
- Santa Rosa, CA
- 23 hours ago
- JW Floor Covering
- Santa Rosa, CA
- 23 hours ago
We seek an Asst. Manager for our Santa Rosa Branch. As part of the JW Management team, you will share responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the branch office. JW Floor Covering Inc....
Entry Level Forklift Operator & Order Puller Trainee Easton, PA
- Weyerhaeuser
- Easton, PA
- 1 day ago
- Weyerhaeuser
- Easton, PA
- 1 day ago
We currently have an opening for an Entry Level Forklift Operator & Order Puller (Trainee)....
- LGG Industrial
- Summerville, SC
- 1 day ago
- LGG Industrial
- Summerville, SC
- 1 day ago
LGG INDUSTRIAL LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve...
LGG INDUSTRIAL LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve...
Weyerhaeuser Company is searching for a Shipping Forklift Operator to join our Shipping team at Eugene EWP Plant located in Eugene, OR....
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Provo, UT
- 2 days ago
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Provo, UT
- 2 days ago
Must be able to operate a fork lift and a pallet jack....
Customer Service Shipping / Receiving Clerk
- VALLEY INTN'L COLD STG
- Harlingen, TX
- 3 days ago
- VALLEY INTN'L COLD STG
- Harlingen, TX
- 3 days ago
SUMMARY: Responsible for providing a diversity of complex administrative and clerical duties to include but not limited to warehouse and accounting functions with accuracy. The Customer Service...
2nd Shift / Stand-Up Hilo Driver (Material Handler) - Zeeland Mainsite
- MillerKnoll
- Zeeland, MI
- 4 days ago
- MillerKnoll
- Zeeland, MI
- 4 days ago
Skill blocks may include skills in Assembly, Machine Operation or Material Handling....
- DESIGN WITHIN REACH
- Batavia, OH
- 4 days ago
- DESIGN WITHIN REACH
- Batavia, OH
- 4 days ago
Stack and palletize product to utilize storage. Label each carton with bar code labels in a uniform manner. Count and verify quantities to a Packing list....
Stacks boxes on pallet for shipment. Completes required documentation in an accurate and prompt manner. Operates a pallet jack....
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Lachine, QC
- 8 days ago
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Lachine, QC
- 8 days ago
Stacks boxes on pallet for shipment. Completes required documentation in an accurate and prompt manner. Operates a pallet jack....
Forklift Operator HIRING IMMEDIATELY!
- VALLEY INTN'L COLD STG
- Harlingen, TX
- 8 days ago
- VALLEY INTN'L COLD STG
- Harlingen, TX
- 8 days ago
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO OPERATE FOR THE POSITION: Forklift: Stand-up forklift Pallet jacks: Riding type. Stretch-wrap machine, slip sheet attachment....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Forklift Operator position
- Picking & Packing
- Pallet Jack
- Palletizing
- LTL
- Material Handling
- Stacking
- Freight Management
- Pulling Orders
- Staging
- Warehouse Management
- Shrink Wrapping
- Warehousing
- Shipping
- Order Fulfillment
- Cycle Counting
- RF Scanner
- Raw Materials
- Warehouse Management System
- Inbound
- Packing
- Labeling
- Sorting
- Loading & Unloading
- Order Processing
- Supply Chain
- Forklift Operator
- Forklift
- Shipping and Receiving
- Merchandising
- Inventory Control
- Housekeeping
- Reimbursement
- Stand Up Reach Forklift
- Scanning
- Distribution
- Packaging
- Logistics
- Math
- Military Background
- High School Diploma
- Driving
- Flexibility
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- English
- Regulations
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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