Forklift Operator Jobs in Delaware

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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Wharehouse Associate

  • New Castle, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 13 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Picking & Packing orders accurately and efficiently. Unloading of trucks. Scanning in receipts of inbound freight. Operating Pallet Jack to move inventory....

eCom Seasonal Warehouse Worker Equip Op

  • Claymont, DE
  • 14 hours ago
  • Claymont, DE
  • 14 hours ago

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

Cargo Handler I

  • Dover, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 1 day 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 2 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Seaford, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Seaford, DE
  • 2 days ago

and non-palletized freight Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies Work in a safe, efficient...

Warehouse Packaging Operator I

  • New Castle, DE
  • 4 days ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 4 days ago

This includes material handling, operating pumps, filtering, and packaging to customer requirements....

Warehouse Material Handler / Roof Loader (593)

  • Milton, DE
  • 4 days ago
  • Milton, DE
  • 4 days ago

ABC Supply is the nations largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building materials. Warehouse Material Handlers / Roof Loaders at ABC assist in the safe and accurate delivery of...

Warehouse Associate - R-2025-561

  • Harrington, DE
  • 5 days ago
  • Harrington, DE
  • 5 days ago

*Equipment may include single or double forklifts, High Speed Picking Area (HSPA) Claw, walkie-rider pallet jack, wrappers, or any other equipment as designated....

Night Warehouse Associate

  • Middletown, DE
  • 5 days ago
  • Middletown, DE
  • 5 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...

Inventory Control Forklift Driver Part Time

  • Elsmere, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Elsmere, DE
  • 7 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....

Stock Clerk Overnight Part Time

  • Elsmere, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Elsmere, DE
  • 7 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Yard Spotter

  • Middletown, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • Middletown, DE
  • 8 days ago

About the Job Ruan is hiring full-time yard spotters to be based in Middletown, DE. For more information, please call our Recruiting Hotline at .... Pay Earn an average of $1,100 per week while...

Warehouse Associate - Full TIme

  • Bear, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • Bear, DE
  • 8 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.1 - $24.6 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Worker

  • Middletown, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • Middletown, DE
  • 8 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.1 - $24.6 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Freight Handler

  • Lewes, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • Lewes, DE
  • 8 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.1 - $24.6 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Delaware

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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