Forklift Operator Jobs in Elkton, MD

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 (14 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (14 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 11 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....

Forklift Operator

  • Belcamp, MD (21 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Belcamp, MD (21 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

Ensures all equipment, guards and safety devices are in place at all times and observes safety rules to create a safe work environment for all employees while operating a forklift Works as part of...

Warehouse Specialist

  • North East, MD (5 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 16 hours ago
  • North East, MD (5 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 16 hours ago

We provide forklifts, pallet jacks, banding machines and other equipment to make the job easier!...

Forklift Operator

  • Perryman, MD (20 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Perryman, MD (20 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

As a Forklift Operator, you safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas....

Seasonal Warehouse Driver

  • Havre de Grace, MD (15 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Havre de Grace, MD (15 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Horizon Services, one of the area's premier residential HVAC and Plumbing providers, is growing and is looking to add a dependable Driver/Warehouse Helper to our Havre de Grace, MD, location....

Inventory Control Forklift Driver Full Time

  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Requires using a pallet jack to pull and push pallets. Exposure to both indoor and outdoor temperatures, as well as occasional exposure to extreme temperatures in freezers and coolers....

Warehouse Associate - First Shift (OB1)

  • Belcamp, MD (21 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Belcamp, MD (21 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Were looking for Seasonal Warehouse Picker/Packer Warehouse Associates to work with our client in Belcamp, MD! Earn up to $17/hr. Our client is a French multinational retailer of personal care and...

Warehouse Clerk

  • Belcamp, MD (21 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Belcamp, MD (21 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Were looking for Seasonal Warehouse Picker/Packer Warehouse Associates to work with our client in Belcamp, MD! Earn up to $17/hr. Our client is a French multinational retailer of personal care and...

Outbound Material Handler - 1st Shift (Mon-Thurs, 7am-5:30pm)

  • Aberdeen, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Aberdeen, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, and computers, following all established protocols and promoting safe working standards....

Warehouse Associate Material Handler

  • Aberdeen, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Aberdeen, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago

, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract Responsible for the accurate picking and packing,...

High Reach Forklift Driver

  • New Castle, DE (14 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (14 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Pay Rate $21 per hour Work hours Mon-Friday 8am start (will be 6 am start for the first few weeks of training) Use a variety of material handling equipment to move products, equipment, and materials...

3rd Shift- High Reach Forklift Operator

  • New Castle, DE (14 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (14 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Pack, seal, and label materials/pallets for storing and/or shipping Manually load and unload product on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device Wrap pallets using a...

Freight Handler

  • Aberdeen, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Aberdeen, MD (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago

structural integrity of pallets....

STANDUp Forklift Operator-Elkton, MD

  • Elkton, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Elkton, MD
  • 3 days ago

Electric Pallet Jack Operator - ELKTON, MD MUST have 2 years of current Pallet jack operator experience and a resume. About Us: Opportunity is everything....

Inventory Clerk - Now Hiring

  • Havre de Grace, MD (15 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Havre de Grace, MD (15 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Ready to gain new skills in a collaborative, fast-paced warehouse environment? If so, we've got inventory roles for you. You'll play a key role in day-to-day manufacturing operations, be...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Elkton, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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