Forklift Operator Jobs in Altoona, IA

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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Warehouse Associate

  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities Load and unload windows, doors, cabinets, and other millwork products off and onto delivery trucks; inspect and verify items with delivery paperwork. Restock inventory, accurately...

Heavy Duty Warehouseperson-Day shift

  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 13 hours ago

What you'll do: Operate material handling equipment and select full cases of grocery and snack products, private label products, and fresh ingredients for our stores....

Materials Handler

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 14 hours ago

handling equipment; offloading and loading trucks, lifting products on and off shelves, handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds; handles equipment, furniture and materials of an awkward and...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 18 hours ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a sit down forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad....

Parts Warehouse Associate

  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 19 hours ago

Start Your Next Career Chapter with Kelly Tired of the same old job search? At Kelly, we are ready to help you move forward. We are immediately hiring a Parts Warehouse Associate for a leading...

Material Handler

  • Grimes, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grimes, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Use manual and motorized Material Handling Equipment (order picker, reach truck, double reach, motorized pallet jack, etc.)...

Parts Warehouse Associate

  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Description Start Your Next Career Chapter with Kelly Tired of the same old job search? At Kelly, we are ready to help you move forward. We are immediately hiring a Parts Warehouse Associate for a...

Warehouse Associate

  • Clive, IA (16 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clive, IA (16 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Warehouse Associate Job Description A Warehouse Associate is a professional who is responsible for fulfilling the logistics behind receiving, processing, and storing inventory according to...

Materials Handler

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 2 days ago

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Work involves considerable walking, pushing and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment; offloading and loading trucks, lifting products on and...

Warehouse Worker

  • Indianola, IA (24 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianola, IA (24 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Osceola Food, LLC., a company of Hormel Foods is seeking production team members on first and second shift. Successful applicants must be able to complete physical work that involves lifting up to...

Warehouse Worker

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 3 days ago

At Amarr, part of ASSA ABLOY - the global leader in opening solutions, we strive to be the best. And to be the best, we have to provide the best quality, the best service, and employ the best...

Forklift Operator - No Weekends

  • Grimes, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Grimes, IA (17 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Structural Component Systems, Inc. of Fremont, NE is actively seeking full-time Forklift Operators....

3rd Shift Heavy Duty Warehouseperson

  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Selects correct amount of grocery items from the pick slot and manually stacks merchandise onto a pallet while operating a single or double pallet jack....

Order Puller-3rd

  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago

and double pallet jack Must be able to lift 50 pounds Prior experience required Benefits: Weekly Pay Free Online Skill-Building Courses Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Plans Permanent Opportunity...

Order Puller 1st

  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago

with forklift and double pallet jack Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must have prior experience Benefits: Weekly Pay Free Online Skill-Building Courses Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Plans Permanent...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Altoona, IA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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