Forklift Operator Jobs in Dover, 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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Amazon Warehouse Worker - Earn Up to $21/hour - Evening Shifts

  • Townsend, DE (16 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Townsend, DE (16 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 15 hours ago

products View prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasks Troubleshoot problems Ensure product meets quality requirements Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet...

Amazon Package Sorter (Middletown)

  • Middletown, DE (24 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Middletown, DE (24 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 15 hours ago

products View prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasks Troubleshoot problems Ensure product meets quality requirements Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet...

Warehouse Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

  • Bridgeton, NJ (22 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeton, NJ (22 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY Cumberland Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated Warehouse Forklift Operators to perform any combination of operating forklift, picking, pulling, and building orders...

Warehouse Associate - Full TIme

  • Milford, DE (16 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milford, DE (16 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.1 - $24.6 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Worker - Full TIme

  • Smyrna, DE (7 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Smyrna, DE (7 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.1 - $24.6 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Freight Handler

  • Middletown, DE (24 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Middletown, DE (24 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.1 - $24.6 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Worker

  • Townsend, DE (16 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Townsend, DE (16 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.1 - $24.6 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Shipping Inventory Clerk (1st-Shift)

  • Milford, DE (16 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Milford, DE (16 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 6 days ago

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way...

Forklift Operator - Night

  • Greenwich, NJ (17 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 8 days ago
  • Greenwich, NJ (17 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 8 days ago

Unloads product from trailers using forklift trucks and powered riding pallet jacks. Manually moves product from receiving dock to proper storage location....

Night Warehouse Worker

  • Greenwich, NJ (17 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 11 days ago
  • Greenwich, NJ (17 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 11 days ago

Effectively communicate with Receivers, Drivers, Driver Check-in, & Forklift Operators Adhering to proper safety practices for truck and trailer pull process on a daily basis....

Material Handler 2nd Shift Loader

  • Barclay, MD (19 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 12 days ago
  • Barclay, MD (19 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 12 days ago

We are currently looking for a 2nd Shift, Material Handler, Mon-Fri, to join our VALUES based organization. In this role you will focus on: Responsibilities: Manually load all units and warehouse...

Cargo Handler I

  • Dover, DE
  • 12 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 12 days ago

The Cargo Handler is responsible for loading and unloading freight on trailers in a safe and timely manner including staging and auditing freight for next day. Shift Available: Monday Friday-...

Warehouse Associate - R-2025-561

  • Harrington, DE (18 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 16 days ago
  • Harrington, DE (18 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 16 days ago

*Equipment may include single or double forklifts, High Speed Picking Area (HSPA) Claw, walkie-rider pallet jack, wrappers, or any other equipment as designated....

Night Warehouse Associate

  • Middletown, DE (24 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 17 days ago
  • Middletown, DE (24 miles from Dover, DE)
  • 17 days ago

Move product by safely and responsibly operating material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, reach truck, keg fork dock stocker, slip-sheet lift, de-layer, clamp truck...

Forklift Operator

  • Dover, DE
  • 27 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 27 days ago

We are actively hiring forklift drivers for a valued client. Below are the position duties/requirements: - Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner - Receive and store incoming items...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Dover, DE

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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