Forklift Operator Jobs in West Springfield, MA

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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Material Handler - 2nd Shift

  • Chicopee, MA (3 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicopee, MA (3 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Act as a liaison between the warehouse and other departments, which include material handling of goods to and from the warehouse. Place and remove pallets from warehouse racks....

Export Packer - 1st Shift

  • Chicopee, MA (3 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicopee, MA (3 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Description: The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain...

Warehouse Associate Commodities

  • Chicopee, MA (3 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicopee, MA (3 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

Essential Functions: Moves material in a safe manner manually or by using forklift, pallet jack, handcart or another device....

Warehouse Material Handler

  • South Windsor, CT (20 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • South Windsor, CT (20 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to...

Material Handler - 3369042

  • East Granby, CT (13 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • East Granby, CT (13 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

Equipment Operation: Operate all assigned material handling equipment (e.g., stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, combis, tuggers)....

IT Deployment Technician (Warehouse Setting)

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

. + Ability to operate a pallet jack. + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. + Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. + Ideal candidate has experience in both...

Experienced Forklift Drivers

  • Westfield, MA (7 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Westfield, MA (7 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

handling processes and equipment....

Warehouse Worker Seasonal Part-Time Rentschler Field

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 9 hours ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Warehouse Associate

  • Enfield, CT (10 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Enfield, CT (10 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 9 hours ago

Warehouse Associate Enfield, CT Jul 22, 2025 Warehouse Associate Chicopee, MA Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic team? Our client is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join...

Material Handler - 3rd Shift

  • Westfield, MA (7 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Westfield, MA (7 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Performs Material Handling Manually or using various types of equipment, performs various material handling duties in the facility....

Freight Handler Forklift Operator II - Granby, CT

  • East Granby, CT (13 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • East Granby, CT (13 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

Prepare and assemble orders, pick and count material, move and load materials between operations or trucks; use labor or manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack....

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • Windsor, CT (18 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Windsor, CT (18 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our...

Material Handler, Fixtures

  • Bloomfield, CT (19 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (19 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Duties include making boxes, use of a tape and staple gun, moving loads with a pallet jack and be able to close work out systematically....

Forklift Driver

  • South Windsor, CT (20 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Windsor, CT (20 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Hand-stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product. For additional information about pay ranges, click here....

Full-Time Lumberyard Forklift Operator

  • West Springfield, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • West Springfield, MA
  • 3 days ago

The full-time Yard Associate will act as a material handler and forklift operator to build loads for deliveries while maintaining a safe, clean and well-organized lumber yard and warehouse....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in West Springfield, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in West Springfield, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.5%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
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 West Springfield, MA
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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