Forklift Operator Jobs in Harwinton, CT

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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Experienced Yard Switcher/Hostler Day Shift CDL

  • Windsor Locks, CT (23 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Windsor Locks, CT (23 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

and inspect the vehicle you are driving and the trailers you are moving Perform other job-related duties as assigned, which may include completing store deliveriesStack salvage from retail stores on pallets...

Material Handler

  • Windsor, CT (22 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (22 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Ensure the smooth functioning of the warehouse, including shipping and receiving functions, general material handling duties, cycle counting, and inventory records accuracy....

Inventory Clerk Mid EH

  • East Hartford, CT (22 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Hartford, CT (22 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Relevant experience and/or aptitude should include: Loading, unloading, picking, packing or moving goods in a warehouse environment; forklift / cherry picker experience preferred....

Administrator III - Logistics/Material Handler

  • Simsbury, CT (14 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Simsbury, CT (14 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere...

Overnight Stock Clerk Part Time

  • Wallingford, CT (24 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (24 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 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...

Pallet Inspector Forklift Operator 1st shift

  • Windsor Locks, CT (23 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Windsor Locks, CT (23 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Equipment: Pallet Jack, Sit-Down Forklift Various construction, building, carpentry, manufacturing, warehouse, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Labor roles at Ryder support distribution across the US....

Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Now Hiring

  • Plainville, CT (11 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plainville, CT (11 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Ready to apply your shipping and receiving 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...

Manufacturing Material Handler

  • Wallingford, CT (24 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (24 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 3 days ago

handling experience o Prior experience operating a forklift ABOUT US: Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company...

Warehouse Associate

  • Waterbury, CT (13 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT (13 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE Tired of feeling like your job doesn't make a difference? At BENDER our team knows the difference we make. It's BIG. Join us in helping make a difference in the way people...

Forklift Driver Supervisor

  • Bristol, CT (7 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bristol, CT (7 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Operate forklift to offload, palletize, and reload material. Inspect and secure all outbound containers to meet safety and regulatory standards....

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Wallingford, CT (24 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (24 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role?...

Warehouse Worker

  • Bloomfield, CT (18 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (18 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Warehouse Worker Full Time Picking mattresses and other bedding products (100-150 pcs per shift) Loading product on trailers (as needed) Staging product for loading the next morning. Straightening...

Warehouse Specialist Perishables

  • Middlefield, CT (24 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Middlefield, CT (24 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago

College coursework, continuing technical education or comparable business experience preferred Warehouse experience preferred Experience operating Material Handling Equipment preferred Ability to remain...

PT Weekend Warehouse Selector

  • Marion, CT (14 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Marion, CT (14 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Utilize equipment for the job safely and accurately after training (such as computer, handheld tracker, copiers, scanners, printers, radio headsets, pallet jack, etc.)...

Warehouse Specialist Perishables

  • Rocky Hill, CT (21 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT (21 miles from Harwinton, CT)
  • 4 days ago

College coursework, continuing technical education or comparable business experience preferred Warehouse experience preferred Experience operating Material Handling Equipment preferred Ability to remain...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Harwinton, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Harwinton, CT offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
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 Harwinton, CT
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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