Forklift Operator Jobs in Taftville, CT

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.

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Night Warehouse Worker

  • Salem, CT (12 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salem, CT (12 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 3 days ago

up to clear aisles of debris, stacks empty pallets from slots in aisle and return pallet jacks to charging area Physical Requirements Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging...

Amazon Delivery Station Warehouse Associate

  • Mansfield Center, CT (16 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mansfield Center, CT (16 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities Some of your duties may include Receive and prepare inventory for delivery Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets...

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Earn Up to $19/hour - Flexible Shifts

  • Hebron, CT (19 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hebron, CT (19 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities Some of your duties may include Receive and prepare inventory for delivery Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets...

Amazon Package Sorter - Earn Up to $19/hour - Day Shifts

  • Coventry, CT (20 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Coventry, CT (20 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 9 hours ago

on products View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks Troubleshoot problems Ensure product meets quality requirements Operate power industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet...

Shag Driver/Yard Jockey - Local Driver

  • New London, CT (15 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New London, CT (15 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 20 hours ago

SHAG DRIVER/YARD JOCKEY - LOCAL DRIVER TMC Transportation New London, CT (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details TMC has a job opening for shag drivers on our dedicated customer's yard in Bloomfield, CT!...

Warehouse Order Selector

  • Dayville, CT (22 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dayville, CT (22 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 2 days ago

jack/pushcart in a safe and efficient manner Builds a stable and well cubed pallet Parks and recharges pallet jack in its appropriate spot at the end of your shift Perform other tasks as needed....

Warehouse Material Handler - 2nd Shift

  • Plainfield, CT (11 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainfield, CT (11 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 2 days ago

You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures....

RI - Warehouse Associate / Driver - Coventry, RI

  • Coventry, RI (23 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Coventry, RI (23 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Ryan Herco Flow Solutions, a SunSource company, is a leading distributor of fluid control systems, fluid filtration systems, fluid handling products, micro-electronics, and general industrial...

Forklift Operator, Day

  • Norwich, CT (2 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (2 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 3 days ago

BASIC PURPOSE Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments. Identify and transport material to and from storage areas and loading dock....

Inventory Control Forklift Driver Part Time

  • Windham, CT (10 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Windham, CT (10 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Requires using a pallet jack to pull and push pallets. + Exposure to both indoor and outdoor temperatures, as well as occasional exposure to extreme temperatures in freezers and coolers. + Frequent...

Warehouse Worker

  • Old Lyme, CT (20 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Old Lyme, CT (20 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 5 days ago

The main function of a warehouse worker is to receive, store and issue materials, equipment and other items from stockroom, warehouse or storage yard. Job Responsibilities: Receive and count stock...

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

  • West Greenwich, RI (20 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Greenwich, RI (20 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Shipping & Receiving Clerk 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars West Greenwich, RI 02817 Shipping & Receiving Clerk West Greenwich, RI Shipping & Receiving Clerk Summary: Are you eager to grow in a company and...

Forklift Operator

  • Groton, CT (14 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Groton, CT (14 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable,...

Overnight Forklift Driver Full Time

  • Windham, CT (10 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Windham, CT (10 miles from Taftville, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Utilizes a pallet jack as needed. Stocks, rotates, and stores general merchandise and food merchandise. Ensures that merchandise is fully stocked....

Full Time Class A Yard Hostler

  • Taftville, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Taftville, CT
  • 9 days ago

Centerline is your one access point to limitless truck driving opportunities. Our job is to connect you with safe, rewarding work at top companies while maintaining your flexibility and work/life...

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Forklifts are extensively used in warehouses, construction sites and distribution centres for lifting and moving heavy objects. This course will introduce you to forklift operation. Youll learn...
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Forklift Operator Awareness Part 1
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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Taftville, CT

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Taftville, CT offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.3%
Some High School
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Forklift Operators in Taftville, CT
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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