Forklift Operator Jobs in Hayward, CA

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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Freight Handler

  • Forward Air
  • Union City, CA (5 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Union City, CA (5 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Position: Material Handling Agent/Stand-up Forklift Operator Compensation: $24.00 per hour The Material Handling Agent is responsible for processing, verifying, and shipping materials while maintaining...

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Warehouse Picker Packer - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Milpitas, CA (22 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Milpitas, CA (22 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • moments ago

Ready to excel and expand your skill set? If you're a self-starter who works best in team settings and pays close attention to detail, then we have the perfect career opportunity for you: We're...

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Inventory Clerk - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Milpitas, CA (22 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Milpitas, CA (22 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • moments ago

Ready to apply your inventory experience in a new role? Do you enjoy working with a sense of urgency? Are you an ace at resolving issues? If any of those apply, you should apply for the roles we...

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Materials Handler

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • moments ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • moments ago

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work involves considerable walking, pushing, and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment....

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Order Picker 5

  • RGBSI
  • Newark, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Newark, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Order Picker 5#26-00838 Newark, CA Onsite Job Description Summary: The main function ofan Order Picker is to pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials. Job Responsibilities:...

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Forklift Driver

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Redwood City, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Hand-stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product. For additional information about pay ranges, click here....

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Part Time Distribution Assistant

  • Paylocity
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the...

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Warehouse Associate- Aws (ID #511843)

  • Partners Personnel Management
  • Newark, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Newark, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Newark, CA Milpitas Ca 3125 $18.50/Per Hour Warehouse Associate- Aws Job Description Branch Details We are currently hiring for warehouse associates for a packaging company in Newark! Job Title:...

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Warehouse Shipping & Forklift Operator $22/HR San Jose

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

We are hiring a reliable Warehouse Shipping & Forklift Operator to join our team....

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Yard Hostler Needed $3,000 Sign on Bonus

  • Hayward, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 20 hours ago

$3,000 HIRING BONUS: Job Description for Crockett, CA: YARD HOSTLER POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Yard Hostler $29.50 hr. & paid OT after 40 hrs. 2 yrs. of experience Shift 7:00 PM TO 3:00 AM Bridge toll...

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Warehouse Specialist

  • Quanta
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

About Us A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utahs Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions. As an...

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Warehouse Associate - Great Benefits

  • Employbridge
  • Orinda, CA (14 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orinda, CA (14 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

You will be responsible for providing warehouse support including picking, packing, kitting, sorting returns, shipping and receiving of orders amongst other tasks and duties to meet the facility's productivity...

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Warehouse Associate

  • Employbridge
  • Union City, CA (5 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (5 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

You will be responsible for providing warehouse support including picking, packing, kitting, sorting returns, shipping and receiving of orders amongst other tasks and duties to meet the facility's productivity...

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Warehouse Worker - Weekly Pay

  • Employbridge
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

You will be responsible for providing warehouse support including picking, packing, kitting, sorting returns, shipping and receiving of orders amongst other tasks and duties to meet the facility's productivity...

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Picker Packer - Great Pay

  • Employbridge
  • Emeryville, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Emeryville, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

You will be responsible for providing warehouse support including picking, packing, kitting, sorting returns, shipping and receiving of orders amongst other tasks and duties to meet the facility's productivity...

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Forklift Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Forklift Operator Safety: Forklift Inspection
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the importance of forklift inspections and the correct procedures for conducting them before each use. Participants will learn how to identify...
Forklift Operator Safety: Types of Forklifts
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the different classes of forklifts and their specific applications in various industries. It covers the distinctions between electric motor...
Forklift Operator Safety: Forklift Maintenance
This course covers the essential practices and procedures for maintaining forklifts, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections, repairs, and adherence to safety protocols. Participants...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Hayward, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Forklift Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Hayward, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.2%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 Hayward, CA
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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