Forklift Operator Jobs in Arkansas

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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Material Handler Warehouse

  • Springdale, AR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 7 hours ago

COMPETENCIES Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment Manual dexterity Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks Ability...

Shipping Warehouse Worker

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 7 hours ago

May also be responsible for operating manual/powered equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc....

Warehouse Worker - Night Shift

  • Springdale, AR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 7 hours ago

May also be responsible for operating manual/powered equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc....

Forklift Operator

  • Russellville, AR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Russellville, AR
  • 7 hours ago

Transport Finished Pallets Load Trailers Select pallets of frozen finished goods (75-80 pallets per shift) from freezer according to work order, scan out of inventory, mark pallets and transport to...

General Production Associate

  • Russellville, AR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Russellville, AR
  • 7 hours ago

You will obtain pallets of ingredients from staging with a power jack using first in/first out process and transport to workstation. You will complete other tasks as assigned....

Warehouse Associate

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 hours ago

Career Area: Operations Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also...

Yard Jockey. Job in Fayetteville Gr8Jobs

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 16 hours ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 16 hours ago

Call Us At Job Description: Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product...

Warehouse Person (Loader) - 5001117390006

  • Maumelle, AR
  • 17 hours ago
  • Maumelle, AR
  • 17 hours ago

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, protected veteran status, or...

Material Handler

  • Hot Springs, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Hot Springs, AR
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for assisting operators as needed Responsible for inspecting returned pallets for damage and separating if necessary. Responsible for keeping production line supplied with caps....

Warehouse Worker - Clamp Truck Operator - Full time/ 3 Day/ Weekend Shift

  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago

jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable) Operate forklifts or pallet jacks to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations...

Warehouse worker

  • Springdale, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 1 day ago

Our client, Arconic is seeking a Warehouse worker to join their team. The ideal candidate will have Teamwork, Good communication and Problem solving which will align successfully in the...

Shipping and Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift

  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for the daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking (where applicable), audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking....

Inventory Clerk SS 1st Shift

  • Siloam Springs, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Siloam Springs, AR
  • 1 day ago

Inventory Clerk SS 1st Shift Job Category: Shipping Requisition Number: INVEN038406 Posting Details Posted: April 22, 2025 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Pet Kitchen South Siloam...

Forklift Operator VBC - Shipping & Receiving (2nd Shift)

  • Van Buren, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Van Buren, AR
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator VBC - Shipping & Receiving (2nd Shift) Job Category: Production Requisition Number: FORKL038741 Posting Details Posted: April 25, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Van Buren...

Forklift Operator - Weekdays - TVDC - Russellville, AR - R0389047-4330

  • Russellville, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Russellville, AR
  • 1 day ago

Applicants will be consideredfor any forklift operator type opening on any shift, such as day ornight shift....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Arkansas

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Highest Education Level

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


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