Forklift Operator Jobs in Pensacola, FL

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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Forklift Operator

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 5 hours ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Florida $37k - $49k Per Year Forklift Operator Buffalo Rock Company Occupation: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Location: Pensacola, FL - 32534 Positions...

Material Handler, McLemore (39519)

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 5 hours ago

Stack pallets; arrange materials as directed, while adhering to safety guidelines....

Amazon Picker Packer - Earn Up to $18/hour - Flexible Shifts

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 19 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 $18/hour - Flexible Shifts

  • Gulf Breeze, FL (8 miles from Pensacola, FL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Gulf Breeze, FL (8 miles from Pensacola, FL)
  • 19 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...

Warehouse Associate (FL, Pensacola)

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1 day ago

Equipment Operation: Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, safely and efficiently. Complete safety checks and maintain equipment in good working order....

Material Handler/Driver

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 2 days ago

Order picking, packing, wrapping, labeling products, and shrink-wrapping orders that are palletized according to a standard operating procedure, making a note to follow any special instructions on orders...

Warehouse Associate - Part Time

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Pensacola - Pensacola, FL Position Type : Part Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Job Category : Warehouse Description The Warehouse Associate helps protect...

Material Handler - NAS Pensacola

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 9 days ago

Perform material handling duties according to the specified contract method in an efficient and effective manner....

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-time

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 12 days ago

Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight for...

Warehouse Associate

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 17 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $30k - $36k Per Year Warehouse Associate Renuity Occupation: Stockers and Order Fillers...

Delivery Material Handler / Roof Loader

  • Robertsdale, AL (24 miles from Pensacola, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Robertsdale, AL (24 miles from Pensacola, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Joining Beacon Building Products as a Delivery Material Handler / Roof Loader means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first,...

Warehouse Associate II - 362688-en_US

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 22 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 22 days ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $14.09 - $18.27 Per hour Warehouse Associate II - 362688-en_US RXO Occupation: Laborers and...

Warehouse Driver Associate

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 23 days ago

Complete forklift operator training annually, provided by The Company. Check all loadrelated documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate....

Driver, Warehouse Delivery

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 23 days ago

Driver, Warehouse Delivery ABOUT LCI The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways: EMPLOY: We are one of the largest...

Seasonal Warehouse Worker

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 24 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 24 days ago

The Warehouse Associate supports the team and our customers by accurately and safely receiving/pulling orders in a fast-paced environment....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Pensacola, FL

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Highest Education Level

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


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