Forklift Operator Jobs in San Francisco, 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 (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, 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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Materials Handler

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour 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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Warehouse Associate

  • SelectStaffing
  • San Pablo, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Pablo, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

This role involves order picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and general warehouse duties....

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Forklift Driver

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, 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 (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 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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Yard Hostler Needed $3,000 Sign on Bonus

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 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 Associate - Great Benefits

  • Employbridge
  • Orinda, CA (13 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orinda, CA (13 miles from San Francisco, 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 (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, 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 (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, 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 (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Emeryville, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, 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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Delivery Driver/Warehouse

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

employment type: full-time Looking for drivers to deliver and pickup in the SF bay area. Ideal candidate will be punctual, dependable with a positive attitude. Full-time position. M-F, 8am -...

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Handler Warehouse - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • FedEx
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Duties Provides movement of packages, documents, dangerous goods and/or supply support in a timely, safe and efficient manner through effective scan/load methods. This is a non-driving...

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Warehouse Clerk

  • SelectStaffing
  • Brisbane, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

NOW HIRING: Warehouse Clerk Brisbane, CA Company: Select Staffing Location: Brisbane, CA Position: Long-term | Temp-to-Hire Pay: $23$24/hr Shift: 1st Shift | MondayFriday Select Staffing is...

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Warehouse Clerk/ Order Fulfillment

  • SelectStaffing
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Warehouse Clerk (Order Fulfillment) Oakland, CA Pay: $25/hr Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Select Staffing is hiring a dependable Warehouse Clerk to support order fulfillment operations...

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SFO Cargo Warehouse Agent

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Your activities Load/unload air cargo from/to trucks Prepare and palletize cargo as needed Make sure paperwork reled to the cargo is correct Assure proper handling and delivery of cargo and operion...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Forklift Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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