Forklift Operator Jobs in Fortville, IN

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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Forklift Operator- 3rd Shift - Tablespreads/Reddi Wip Plant

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 22 days ago

Starting pay - $23.12/hour Job Responsibilities: Operate a sit-down, double-reach, and pallet jack forklift to move product to and from inventory warehouse storage and to and from the production lines...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift - Tablespreads/Reddi Wip Plant

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 45+ days ago

Starting pay - $23.12/hour Job Responsibilities: Operate a sit-down, double-reach, and pallet jack forklift to move product to and from inventory warehouse storage and to and from the production lines...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Tablespreads/Reddi Wip Plant

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 45+ days ago

Starting pay - $23.12/hour Job Responsibilities: Operate a sit-down, double-reach, and pallet jack forklift to move product to and from inventory warehouse storage and to and from the production lines...

Seasonal Order Picker/Turret Operator - 10:00am Start

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • moments ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • moments ago

Responsibilities Operate Order Picker and/or Turret as well as other material handling equipment safely and efficiently. Build, label, and wrap pallets....

Warehouse Associate I

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • moments ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • moments ago

Operate powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.) in a safe manner and maintain an operator license, if required....

eCom Seasonal Warehouse Worker

  • Homecroft, IN (22 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Homecroft, IN (22 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 4 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $21.95 - $21.95 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...

Order Picker Operator

  • Greenfield, IN (8 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Greenfield, IN (8 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 6 hours ago

A distribution center in the northeastern Indianapolis region is searching for Order Picker/Forklift Operators on 1st shift....

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

  • Noblesville, IN (11 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Noblesville, IN (11 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 6 hours ago

Hyundai of Noblesville, a Penske Automotive Group dealership, is looking for motivated and hard-working Shipping and Receiving Clerk to join our team and deliver extraordinary customer...

Materials Handler

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 12 hours ago

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Physical Effort:- Work involves considerable walking, pushing, and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment....

Seasonal Picker/Packer - Mid Shift

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a...

Material Handler

  • Noblesville, IN (11 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Noblesville, IN (11 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago

PURPOSE The purpose of the Material Handler position is to accurately perform tasks according to work instructions that are related to storing, picking, consolidating, organizing, moving,...

Forklift Operator

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Hostler/Forklift Operator The Hostler/Forklift operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise....

Night Warehouse Selector

  • Cicero, IN (18 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cicero, IN (18 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago

up to clear aisles of debris, stacks empty pallets from slots in aisle and return pallet jacks to charging area Physical Requirements Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging...

Order Picker

  • Arcadia, IN (19 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arcadia, IN (19 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago

up to clear aisles of debris, stacks empty pallets from slots in aisle and return pallet jacks to charging area Physical Requirements Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging...

Warehouse Worker

  • Westfield, IN (18 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westfield, IN (18 miles from Fortville, IN)
  • 1 day ago

up to clear aisles of debris, stacks empty pallets from slots in aisle and return pallet jacks to charging area Physical Requirements Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Fortville, IN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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