Forklift Operator Jobs in Towson, 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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Overnight Stock Clerk Part Time

  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 2 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Forklift Operator FT, Loader IV

  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 2 hours ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $23.76 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment....

Warehouse Forklift Operator- Baltimore, MD

  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 2 hours ago

Safely palletize, stage, and manage inventory by performing up-stocking and down-stocking tasks utilizing a forklift or cherry picker....

Mechanic & Yard Coordinator

  • Pasadena, MD (20 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pasadena, MD (20 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 3 hours ago

Who We Are OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and emergency power generation companies...

Forklift Operator (OSHA Certified)

  • Sparrows Point, MD (16 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sparrows Point, MD (16 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

Were looking for Warehouse Forklift Operators to work with our client in Sparrows Point, MD! Earn up to $18.75/hr. with the largest home improvement retailer in the United States....

Retail Receiving & Stock Associate - FT

  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 17 hours ago

Boscovs Retail Receiving & Stock Associate Job Description Use your stock background to launch an exciting career in retail with one of the nations leading retailers! Boscov's is a chain of full...

Material Handler

  • Eldersburg, MD (17 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Eldersburg, MD (17 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

Experience and Knowledge Required High School diploma or equivalent experience; Certified Sit-Down Forklift Operator 1-year previous warehouse experience preferred....

Stockroom Associate III

  • Towson, MD
  • 19 hours ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 19 hours ago

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful...

Forklift Operator - Full-Time - Night Shift

  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

and non-palletized freight Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies Work in a safe, efficient...

Forklift Driver Overnight Full Time

  • Westminster, MD (21 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westminster, MD (21 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Utilizes a pallet jack as needed. Stocks, rotates, and stores general merchandise and food merchandise. Ensures that merchandise is fully stocked....

Over Night Stock Clerk Part Time

  • Pasadena, MD (20 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, MD (20 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Warehouse Person (Loader) - Nights

  • Jessup, MD (19 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jessup, MD (19 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Works from Electronic order system or order sheets to build loads using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack....

Yard Jockey

  • Columbia, MD (19 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD (19 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago

when complete Process paper work in NIS (National Inventory System) or hand to supervisor Stage pallet and/or load into truck when ready Clean up: Complete partial pallets and put away mixed pallets...

Warehouse Specialist

  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Three years of experience operating standard material handling equipment to include forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink wrap, metal strapping equipment and scales at a minimum....

Delivery Material Handler / Roof Loader

  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (7 miles from Towson, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Joining Beacon Building Products as a Delivery Material Handler / Roof Loader means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first,...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Towson, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Towson, MD offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.7%
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 Towson, MD
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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