Forklift Operator Jobs in Cottage Grove, MN

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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Shipping & Receiving Clerk

  • Woodbury, MN (7 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Woodbury, MN (7 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 13 hours ago

Shipping & Receiving Clerk At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We...

Warehouse Associate

  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 13 hours ago

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Cycle Counting Loading and unloading trucks with pallet jacks, fork trucks, and by hand Checking and coordinating product orders and transfers Picking...

Warehouse Technician - MN

  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 14 hours ago

Warehouse Technician - MN Company The All Energy Solar team is smart, dedicated to our customers, open minded, and fun. We are composed of the renewable energy industry's best talent. Our projects...

Seasonal Stock Associate

  • Eagan, MN (11 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Eagan, MN (11 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 15 hours ago

Seasonal Stock Associate **Seasonal Stock Associate** **Values & Innovation** At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably,...

Warehouse Worker - Now Hiring

  • Mounds View, MN (22 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mounds View, MN (22 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Active, physical role that includes operating an electric pallet jack, and/or forklift Organizing and palletizing product to build customer orders Other duties as assigned....

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-time

  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight for...

Forklift/Laborer

  • Cannon Falls, MN (22 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cannon Falls, MN (22 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions: The following is a list of specific duties which are considered the essential functions of this job. The list is not exhaustive, as all positions at the Company are dynamic....

Warehouse Material Handler

  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago

I want to work for JLL. Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose...

Order Picker

  • Fridley, MN (22 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fridley, MN (22 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago

/Packing The anticipated hourly range for this position is $17.00 - 19.00....

Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 5:30am - 2:00pm)

  • Arden Hills, MN (22 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arden Hills, MN (22 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Experience operating a Work Assist Vehicle (WAV), Reach Truck, Electric & Manual Pallet Jack....

Warehouse Associate I (Union 120)

  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Stack or pile materials, such as lumber, boards, or pallets + Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. + Verify computations...

PH - Switcher FT

  • Mahtomedi, MN (17 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mahtomedi, MN (17 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by...

PH - Switcher PT-2

  • Rosemount, MN (9 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemount, MN (9 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by...

Packaging Operator (Spotpak/Blender)

  • Farmington, MN (16 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmington, MN (16 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Proper operation of all case packing equipment, case coders, and automatic palletizing equipment. Conduct changeovers and adjustments on spot paks to meet efficiency needs....

PH - Switcher PT

  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (12 miles from Cottage Grove, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Cottage Grove, MN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Cottage Grove, MN offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
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 Cottage Grove, MN
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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