Forklift Operator Jobs in New Gloucester, ME

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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Night Warehouse Order Selector

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Turner, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Turner, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 11 hours ago

Place pallets on pallet jack and operate along assigned multi-level racks and locate products according to order sheets....

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Warehouse Associate III

  • Safelite
  • Cumberland Center, ME (11 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cumberland Center, ME (11 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 13 days ago

Utilize handheld RF scanners to receive, pick, ship, or locate inventory; will focus primarily on picking glass orders....

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Warehouse Associate I

  • Safelite
  • South Freeport, ME (16 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 13 days ago
  • South Freeport, ME (16 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 13 days ago

Build steel pallet s and prepare them for inventory replenishment. Assist with basic inventory preparation and bin maintenance. Contribute to o utbound pack floor operations....

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Warehouse Team Member II

  • Interstate Batteries
  • Lewiston, ME (11 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lewiston, ME (11 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch. be your best self At...

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Material Handler (Grades 4 - 6) - All Shifts

  • Bath Iron Works Corp
  • Brunswick, ME (17 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brunswick, ME (17 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Previous BIW Material Handling experience or familiarity with BIW material Handling process preferred. Intermediate computer skills and use of barcode scanners....

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Warehouse Associate

  • Sazerac Company
  • Lewiston, ME (11 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME (11 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 2 days ago

Sazerac Company Overview Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the...

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Warehouse Associate

  • Lansing Building Products
  • Portland, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 3 days ago

to 70 poundsKeep warehouse clean and orderly Qualifications: Prior material-handling or warehouse experience (preferred)High integrity and high energyExperience in building products as well as previous...

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Driver / Warehouse

  • Bosch
  • Westbrook, ME (18 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (18 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 5 days ago

handling equipment, including forklifts Manage customer relationships by providing professional and courteous service during deliveries Support warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving,...

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Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-Time

  • ABF Freight
  • Portland, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 5 days ago

Move cargo, drive a forklift or use a pallet jack or other freight handling equipment. Load and unload trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo....

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Warehouse Worker

  • PeopleReady
  • Portland, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 5 days ago

jacks) to move materials Perform Inventory Keep the area clean and free of debris Adhere to all safety procedures Available shifts: Shift Timings - 1st Shift (Day) Job requirements: Applicants must...

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Material Handler

  • Aerotek
  • Portland, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 6 days ago

Key Responsibilities Move, organize, and stage materials throughout the warehouse Operate forklifts and material handling equipment Perform grinding, packaging, and machine operation (1st shift) Load...

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Delivery Driver/Warehouse- S. Portland, ME

  • Worldpac
  • South Portland, ME (23 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • South Portland, ME (23 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 6 days ago

Capable of safely operating equipment, such as forklift and pallet jack. Consistent and reliable attendance. Proficient in basic math skills....

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Warehouse Worker - Now Hiring

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Bowdoinham, ME (22 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bowdoinham, ME (22 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 8 days ago

Place pallets on pallet jack and operate along assigned multi-level racks and locate products according to order sheets....

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Shipping/Warehouse Order Selector

  • Dairy Farmers of America
  • Portland, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, ME (21 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 8 days ago

Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc....

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Material Handler

  • Adecco USA, Inc.
  • Freeport, ME (12 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 8 days ago
  • Freeport, ME (12 miles from New Gloucester, ME)
  • 8 days ago

Home Material Handler Warehouse $ 20 / Hour location_on Freeport, Maine acute Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco is assisting our client in Freeport,...

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Demographic Data for New Gloucester, ME

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Forklift Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in New Gloucester, ME

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Forklift Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in New Gloucester, ME offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.2%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 New Gloucester, ME
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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