Forklift Operator Jobs in Summerfield, FL

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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Delivery Driver & Warehouse NEEDED

  • Belleview, FL (3 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Belleview, FL (3 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Kent Furniture Belleview Store Looking for a Reliable Employee for Delivery Driver / Warehouse Monday to Friday. Starting at $16.00hr for Warehouse / Driver depending on experience MUST have valid...

Forklift Operator III (Storage Center Worker)

  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 4 days ago

$19 Find a career that MOVES you! PODS revolutionized the moving and storage industry 25 years ago. Our innovative approach of providing portable storage containers makes moving more efficient,...

Warehouse Person

  • Umatilla, FL (24 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Umatilla, FL (24 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Warehouse Person PeopleReady of Eustis, FL is now hiring Warehouse Persons in Umatilla, FL! As a Warehouse Person, you will pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipping. Apply today and you could...

Forklift Operator - Urgent Vacancies

  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 5 days ago

un Forklift Operator - Urgent Vacancies compensation: To be discussed....

Warehouse Associate - Full TIme

  • Citrus Hills, FL (20 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Citrus Hills, FL (20 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 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

  • Inverness, FL (18 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Inverness, FL (18 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 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

  • Floral City, FL (24 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Floral City, FL (24 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 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

  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Operates lift trucks, pallet jacks, or uses hand truck to load / unload trucks and move, convey, or hoist products, parts or shipments from warehouse, shipping and receiving areas to storage or work...

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 10 days ago

As a Retail Warehouse Associate, youll help us create great shopping experiences by keeping our sales floor stocked and preparing online orders to be shipped to customers homes. This includes...

Material Handler III

  • Wildwood, FL (11 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Wildwood, FL (11 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Key Job Elements Operate Powered Industrial Truck (forklift), pallet jack, skid steer and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling duties; Sort and process recycling materials using hand tools...

Material Handler/Picker

  • Wildwood, FL (11 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Wildwood, FL (11 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Key Job Elements • Operate Powered Industrial Truck (forklift), pallet jack, skid steer and/or overhead cranes to perform material handling duties; • Sort and process recycling materials using hand...

Warehouse Associate

  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 16 days ago

Warehouse Workers (Full-Time) $16.05 / hr. At Advance Auto Parts we have a passion for YES. Each day we are motivated by a passion to help our Customers. Since we are an essential business we have...

Shipping And Receiving Clerk

  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Skills Inventory, Shipping and receiving, Shipping & receiving, Packaging, Material handling, Data entry, Packing Top Skills Details Inventory,Shipping and receiving,Shipping & receiving,Packaging,Material...

Warehouse Associate

  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 19 days ago

We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by...

Warehouse Associate

  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (13 miles from Summerfield, FL)
  • 24 days 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...

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Forklift Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Forklift Operator Training
Forklifts are extensively used in warehouses, construction sites and distribution centres for lifting and moving heavy objects. This course will introduce you to forklift operation. Youll learn...
Forklift Operator Safety Training
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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Summerfield, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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