Forklift Operator Jobs in Delaware

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
9 days ago

New Castle, DE
9 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....

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Earn Up to $21/hour - Evening Shifts

Townsend, DE
7 hours ago

Townsend, DE
7 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
7 hours ago

Middletown, DE
7 hours ago

Warehouse Associate - 9pm-5:30AM

Wilmington, DE
9 hours ago

Wilmington, DE
9 hours ago

As a Warehouse Associate, you'll play a key role in our Logistics Center in a variety of ways, helping us to assure that our customers are getting their product in a timely, efficient manner. In...

Stock Clerk Overnight Part Time

New Castle, DE
17 hours ago

New Castle, DE
17 hours 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...

Material Handler

Newark, DE
2 days ago

Newark, DE
2 days ago

Material Handler 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts - Local Hospital in Newark and Wilmington, DE We're looking for a Warehouse Material Handler to work at the Christiana Hospital Earn up to $18.50 an hour....

U Forklift Operator (All Forklift Drivers)

Clayton, DE
2 days ago

Clayton, DE
2 days ago

U Forklift Operator (All Forklift Drivers) Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Clayton, DE Description Hanover Foods Corporation Clayton De is currently seeking experienced Forklift Operators...

Warehouse Associate

Frankford, DE
2 days ago

Frankford, DE
2 days ago

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for off-loading, putting-away, picking and staging of equipment and parts while providing professional quality customer service to all internal and external...

Hiring Event - Overnight Stock Clerk

Newark, DE
3 days ago

Newark, DE
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...

Freight Handler

Newark, DE
3 days ago

Newark, 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

Bear, DE
3 days ago

Bear, 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 Associate - Full TIme

Milford, DE
3 days ago

Milford, 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
3 days ago

Smyrna, 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 Employee (m/w/d)

DE
3 days ago

DE
3 days ago

Mochten Sie in einem internationalen Team mitarbeiten, um die Zukunft der Gesundheitsversorgung zu verbessern? Mochten Sie das Leben von Millionen von Menschen verbessern? Grifols ist ein globales...

Inventory Clerk (m/w/d)

DE
3 days ago

DE
3 days ago

GXO ist ein fuhrender Anbieter von hochmodernen Supply-Chain-Losungen fur die erfolgreichsten Unternehmen der Welt. Wir helfen unseren Kunden, ihre Waren mit Hilfe unserer Technologien und...

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Total Population

990,270

Number of Businesses

28,126

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Delaware

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLogistics research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Forklift Operator positions.

Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Delaware 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 Delaware

2-4 years

44.1%

Less than 1 year

28.0%

None

23.7%

1-2 years

4.3%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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