Forklift Operator Jobs in Laurel, 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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Warehouse Technician

  • Falls Church, VA (21 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (21 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently. Load and unload trucks and other vehicles during shipping and receiving operations....

Material Handler II_2nd Sort

  • Hanover, MD (10 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hanover, MD (10 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 hours ago

**Loading** + Uses RF scanner to ensure that totes, pallets, and carts are loaded correctly onto trucks for customer delivery. + Uses pallet jack to load pallets....

Senior Materials Handler

  • Laurel, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Laurel, MD
  • 3 hours ago

: + High school diploma or equivalent + Minimum 2 years of commercial move and/or hands-on material handling experience + Minimum 1 year of forklift experience and ability to obtain a forklift certification...

Picker / Packer

  • Jessup, MD (5 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Jessup, MD (5 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 hours ago

8200 Stayton Dr Jessup Maryland 20794 **_Why Valmont_** **Were Here to Move the World Forward.** Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many...

Warehouse Staff/Transportation Services (JR)

  • Landover, MD (12 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Landover, MD (12 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 hours ago

Government owned, leased, and rented vehicles + Operate a warehouse vehicles and equipment including not limited to a 1-ton (at minimum) cargo truck, tractor-trailer, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. +...

Warehouse Associate

  • Hyattsville, MD (11 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (11 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 hours ago

Warehouse Associate** **Pay Range: Our starting pay ranges from $16.85 to $17.46 depending on job duty/position.** **$16.85 = Sales Clerk, Designated Sales Clerk, Custodian, Tagger/Roller Hard,...

Part Time 3rd Shift Grocery Stock Clerk

  • Darnestown, MD (21 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Darnestown, MD (21 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 8 hours ago

Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food...

Forklift Operator

  • Dundalk, MD (23 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Dundalk, MD (23 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

Forklift Operator - Unbalanced Loads Express Employment Professionals is looking to hire a qualified Forklift Operator to work for one of the top distributors in the Baltimore area....

Material Handler; 2:00pm

  • Baltimore, MD (19 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (19 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

the pallet jack....

Distribution Associate

  • Baltimore, MD (19 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (19 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago

This position may operate manual material handling equipment, including, but not limited to, forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks....

Cherry Picker/Order Picker Operator; Sunday; 9:00am; M,T,Th,F; 1:00pm

  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Handling Equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, sit down forklift, motorized pallet jack, etc.)....

Reach Truck Operator

  • Upper Marlboro, MD (22 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (22 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Reach Truck Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Reach Truck Operator to join our warehouse team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a...

Warehouse Driver

  • Catonsville, MD (13 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Catonsville, MD (13 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Overview WHY COOLSYS? At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job-we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. As a large company serving diverse customers, we...

Warehouse Team Member - Maryland Culinary Center

  • Cheverly, MD (9 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cheverly, MD (9 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Culinary Warehouse Team - Warehouse Associates Wanted! Are you detail-oriented, organized, and ready to take on an important role in a fast-paced warehouse setting? We're looking for...

Building Support Technician/Forklift Operator (Night)

  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Help Duties The Building Support Technician/Forklift Operator (Night) performs a variety of maintenance, manual labor, and support functions necessary for the regular operations of the Court....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Laurel, MD

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Highest Education Level

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


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