Forklift Operator Jobs in Townsend, DE

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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Wilmington/Newport, DE - Warehouse Associate

  • Newport, DE (23 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Newport, DE (23 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Warehouse Associate Location:360 Water StNewport, DE 19804Work Hours: Monday - Friday between 7:30am and 5:00pm (start time rotates between 7am - 8:30am); some overtime available Required...

eCom Seasonal Warehouse Worker Equip Op

  • Shiloh, NJ (19 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Shiloh, NJ (19 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Jack, Stock Picker, Clamp Lift and On Property Yard Driver....

Night Warehouse Worker

  • Greenwich, NJ (14 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenwich, NJ (14 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Effectively communicate with Receivers, Drivers, Driver Check-in, & Forklift Operators Adhering to proper safety practices for truck and trailer pull process on a daily basis....

Material Handler 2nd Shift Loader

  • Barclay, MD (20 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Barclay, MD (20 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 2 days ago

We are currently looking for a 2nd Shift, Material Handler, Mon-Fri, to join our VALUES based organization. In this role you will focus on: Responsibilities: Manually load all units and warehouse...

Cargo Handler I

  • Dover, DE (16 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dover, DE (16 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 2 days ago

The Cargo Handler is responsible for loading and unloading freight on trailers in a safe and timely manner including staging and auditing freight for next day. Shift Available: Monday Friday-...

Outlet Warehouse Associate- Product Support

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Product Support Associates Full Time and Part Time Career Opportunities Product Support Associates are TEAM members within the Bobs Discount Furniture organization and play a vital role by...

Material Handler - 1st shift

  • North East, MD (21 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 5 days ago
  • North East, MD (21 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 5 days ago

Ability to operate pallet jack and other required materials handling equipment (MHE)....

Warehouse Laborer

  • North East, MD (21 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 5 days ago
  • North East, MD (21 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 5 days ago

Core Responsibilities Operate manual pallet-jacks to move pallets in the warehouse. Operate pallet inverters and pallet-wrapping machines, operate compactors for recycle plastic and cardboard....

Forklift Operator

  • Greenwich, NJ (14 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenwich, NJ (14 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 5 days ago

Unloads product from trailers using forklift trucks and powered riding pallet jacks. Manually moves product from receiving dock to proper storage location....

Night Warehouse Associate

  • Middletown, DE (7 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Middletown, DE (7 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 6 days ago

Move product by safely and responsibly operating material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, reach truck, keg fork dock stocker, slip-sheet lift, de-layer, clamp truck...

Distribution Center Associate- Facilities

  • North East, MD (21 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 6 days ago
  • North East, MD (21 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 6 days ago

(arrows up for larger cartons on the bottom and lighter cartons to the top) Stacking library items left to right to insure safe handling practices are achieved for unloading Ensure product stored/putaway...

Distribution Center Associate (Quality Assurance)

  • North East, MD (21 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 6 days ago
  • North East, MD (21 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 6 days ago

(arrows up for larger cartons on the bottom and lighter cartons to the top) Stacking library items left to right to insure safe handling practices are achieved for unloading Ensure product stored/putaway...

Material Handler

  • Salem, NJ (15 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 8 days ago
  • Salem, NJ (15 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 8 days ago

Essential Skills Sitdown Forklift operation Shipping experience Palletizing Manufacturing or Production experience Additional Skills & Qualifications Overhead crane experience is a plus....

Warehouse - Day Warehouse Worker

  • Greenwich, NJ (14 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 8 days ago
  • Greenwich, NJ (14 miles from Townsend, DE)
  • 8 days ago

Ability to use electric pallet jack as well as stand-up forklift is a must....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Townsend, DE

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Townsend, DE 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 Townsend, DE
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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