Forklift Operator Jobs in Denville, NJ

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 Associate

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Pulls orders accordingly to the sales order and recheck them to ensure accuracy. Prepares items for delivery to customer....

Union Warehouse Associate - 3rd Shift

  • Secaucus, NJ (23 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (23 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages. Use technology like RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders....

Seasonal Material Handler

  • South Plainfield, NJ (21 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (21 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Operate pallet movers, hand-trucks, forklift trucks and other material handling equipment according to safety regulations....

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

  • Fairfield, NJ (10 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (10 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Wed love to have you at our tablejoin us in reimagining home dining! Please check in through the shipping/receiving door upon arrival. About the Role As a Shipping and Receiving Clerk, you are...

Warehouse Worker/Driver Needed

  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PERSON TO WORK IN A WAREHOUSE. DUTIES TO INCLUDE PACKING ORDERS, LOADING A TRUCK AND A VAN, OCCASIONALLY DOING DELIVERIES, ORGANIZING AND CHECKING INVENTORY, MAKING SURE...

Material Handler/Warehouse

  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Material Handler/Warehouse help needed for commercial door, storefront and window manufacturer in Paterson, NJ. Reliable person needed to fill this full time, permanent position. Diversified...

Forklift Driver

  • Carteret, NJ (24 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Carteret, NJ (24 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Read more at www.dsv.com Location: USA - Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, Carteret Division: Solutions Job Posting Title: Forklift Driver - 97068 Time Type: Full Time The Slip Sheet Forklift Operator is responsible...

Female Warehouse Clerk

  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Female Warehouse Clerk to support daily warehouse operations, with a focus on accurate documentation, shipping/receiving coordination, and inventory...

Warehouse Associate

  • Piscataway, NJ (22 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (22 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Operating stock management tools: for example, powered industrialequipment and pallet jacks. Counting stock and keeping inventory records....

Quality control / warehouse associate 6+ month experience

  • Piscataway, NJ (22 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (22 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Quality control / warehouse associate 6+ month experience Locations: Piscataway, NJ Job description: The associate will inspect, test, and maintain product quality to meet standards. They will...

NA Forklift Operator (3rd shift)

  • Elizabeth, NJ (21 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (21 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY : The Forklift Operator is tasked with the safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment for the purpose of stacking, loading, storing, unloading, and...

Material Handler

  • Fairfield, NJ (10 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (10 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Fragrance Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring Material Handlers as Soon as Possible in Fairfield, NJ!** _Please apply, and can start career opportunity within the same week as applying!_...

Handler Warehouse - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • Moonachie, NJ (22 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Moonachie, NJ (22 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Job Duties Provides movement of packages, documents, dangerous goods and/or supply support in a timely, safe and efficient manner through effective scan/load methods. This is a non-driving...

Material Handler

  • Rutherford, NJ (20 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rutherford, NJ (20 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

This role delivers directly to the work centers and will utilize both a fork truck and pallet jack....

Lead Material Handler, CAR T Warehouse Operations

  • Summit, NJ (13 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Summit, NJ (13 miles from Denville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Records material handling/warehouse operations data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper cGxP requirements....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Denville, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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