Forklift Operator Jobs in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, DE)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 21 hours ago

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

eCom Seasonal Warehouse Worker Equip Op

  • Shiloh, NJ (21 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Shiloh, NJ (21 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 2 hours ago

Jack, Stock Picker, Clamp Lift and On Property Yard Driver....

Warehouse Operator- Linwood, PA

  • Linwood, PA (8 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Linwood, PA (8 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 9 hours ago

Warehouse Operator- Linwood, PA Job Description As a Warehouse Operator you will perform incoming receipt inspections, operates Forklift equipment, Picking and putaway, Cycle Counts....

Warehouse Worker / Forklift

  • Newark, DE (12 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, DE (12 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Pay Rate: $ 20.00/HR Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Job Description: Safely maneuver pallets of full goods in the warehouse Load pallets of full goods onto third-party carrier trailers Receive Domestic...

Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate

  • West Deptford, NJ (17 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Deptford, NJ (17 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Operate power industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet driver, and work at heights up to 40 feet. Equipment training and certification are provided free of cost....

Material Handler

  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Material Handler at TA Instruments in New Castle, Delaware, United States Job Description Material Handler Req. # 11923 Company Name TA Category Production and Manufacturing Location US-DE-New...

Trailer Yard Jockey- 2nd Shift

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Trailer Yard Jockey- 2nd Shift Dietz & Watson, Inc. - 3.2 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time $22.50 - $23.50 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time...

Shipping / Receiving Clerk

  • Logan Township, NJ (9 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Logan Township, NJ (9 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Role Summary: As a Shipping / Receiving Clerk, you will ensure the on-time flow of goods and materials from Receiving into inventory, and from our Manufacturing to our customers. You will provide...

Freight Handler

  • Pedricktown, NJ (5 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pedricktown, NJ (5 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Freight Handling Handles and processes freight in a safe and correct manner through the facility to the Stores. Loads, unloads, orderfills, packs, and/or processes freight in an accurate and...

Package Handler

  • Exton, PA (22 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Exton, PA (22 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Exton, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21582138 Summary Exton, PA Competitive Salary 0 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commisssion 20.00 hours per week / Day Shift...

Warehouse Worker - Philadelphia Culinary

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Must be able to drive a pallette jack (a vehicle that lifts and transports multiple palletes in the warehouse) Must have a warm warm coat/jacket, gloves, hat, socks for very cold temperatures in a warehouse...

Cargo Warehouse Agent

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Description: Is responsible for the handling, storage, and transportation of cargo within the warehouse, ensuring that all operations comply with safety standards, company policies, and...

Material Handler/Operator II

  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Castle, DE (6 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Receives, identifies, stores, picks and moves goods and material and operates hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, palletizers and other equipment as required....

Customer Service Warehouse Associate - CT

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Certified Forklift Operator. 3+ years of previous warehouse experience preferred....

Retail Forklift Driver - Replenishment (34-40hrs/wk)

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Certification in at least one power mobile equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, etc.) preferred....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Wilmington, DE

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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