Forklift Operator Jobs in Bear, DE

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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Wharehouse Associate

  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 10 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Picking & Packing orders accurately and efficiently. Unloading of trucks. Scanning in receipts of inbound freight. Operating Pallet Jack to move inventory....

Seasonal Warehouse Driver

  • Havre de Grace, MD (23 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Havre de Grace, MD (23 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 11 hours ago

Horizon Services, one of the area's premier residential HVAC and Plumbing providers, is growing and is looking to add a dependable Driver/Warehouse Helper to our Havre de Grace, MD, location....

Day Warehouse Worker

  • Greenwich, NJ (23 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Greenwich, NJ (23 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 12 hours ago

Ability to use electric pallet jack as well as stand-up forklift is a must....

Shipping & Receiving Clerk 1

  • Bridgeport, NJ (23 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, NJ (23 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 12 hours ago

. + May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrink-wrap machine; may operate company vehicle to deliver shipments; may assist in...

Warehouse Associate

  • Swedesboro, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Must acquire and maintain certifications required to operate warehouse material handling equipment....

Warehouse Associate

  • Smyrna, DE (24 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Smyrna, DE (24 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

A Day in The Life of a Warehouse Associate As a Warehouse Associate you will be responsible for performing warehouse tasks including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, light assembly...

Inventory Control Forklift Driver Full Time

  • Newark, DE (1 mile from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, DE (1 mile from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Requires using a pallet jack to pull and push pallets. Exposure to both indoor and outdoor temperatures, as well as occasional exposure to extreme temperatures in freezers and coolers....

Amazon Delivery Station Warehouse Associate

  • Swedesboro, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages **You will also need to be able to do:** 1. Lift up to 49 pounds 2. Receive truck deliveries 3....

Amazon Sortation Center Warehouse Associate

  • Logan Township, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Logan Township, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Amazon Sortation Center Warehouse Associate** **Job Overview** Our roles take place in a sortation center, where you will be sorting, scanning, and stacking packages on pallets, helping to get customer...

Forklift Operator

  • Logan Township, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Logan Township, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Operate forklift and other qualified machinery to aid production efforts. Complete all necessary paperwork to record movement of products throughout the warehouse. + Duties: + Work directly with...

Inventory Clerk

  • Logan Township, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Logan Township, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Monday through Friday. 6:00am to 2:30pm Qualifications: + Proficiency in problem solving with focus on continued improvement. + Effective communication skill, Verbal, and written. +...

Warehouse Associate

  • Swedesboro, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (21 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 2 days ago

Use material handling equipment to support daily tasks. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Replenish workstations with necessary supplies and materials....

High Reach Forklift Driver

  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 2 days ago

Pay Rate $21 per hour Work hours Mon-Friday 8am start (will be 6 am start for the first few weeks of training) Use a variety of material handling equipment to move products, equipment, and materials...

3rd Shift- High Reach Forklift Operator

  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 2 days ago

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Pack, seal, and label materials/pallets for storing and/or shipping Manually load and unload product on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device Wrap pallets using a...

STANDUp Forklift Operator-Elkton, MD

  • Elkton, MD (8 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elkton, MD (8 miles from Bear, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Electric Pallet Jack Operator - ELKTON, MD MUST have 2 years of current Pallet jack operator experience and a resume. About Us: Opportunity is everything....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Bear, DE

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Bear, DE offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
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 Bear, DE
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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