Forklift Operator Jobs in Jersey City, 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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Hiring Event - Overnight Stock Clerk

  • Riverdale, NJ (21 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Riverdale, NJ (21 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 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...

Stock Handler A

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

handling equipment and assist in other stores functions....

Material Handler

  • Norwood, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Norwood, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Urgently Hiring Warehouse Workers Job Description: As a warehouse worker, you will be responsible for packing and/or boxing products for shipment to fulfill work orders while providing the final...

$20/HR. Bny - Warehouse Workers Needed 04/28/25

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Product must be stacked on pallets and wrapped in shrink wrap. Paying $20 per hour per person. We pay via cash app, venmo, or Zelle....

Order Picker

  • Carlstadt, NJ (6 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Carlstadt, NJ (6 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

jacks and by hand, up to 50 lbs....

Warehouse Clerk

  • Woodbridge, NJ (16 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (16 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Shipping Receiving Clerk in Port Reading, NJ Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly: + Hourly Pay: $22.50 per hour + Additional Pay: $2.00 Per...

2nd Shift Warehouse Worker- Whey Job Details Great Lakes Cheese

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Job Overview The Warehouse Worker will organize and store product to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMPs and Safety. Job Responsibilities Verify accurate...

Warehouse Order Picker - Ontario

  • Montvale, NJ (22 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Montvale, NJ (22 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Insight Global is looking for a Warehouse Order Picker to join the Whitby, Ontario Distribution Center. This individual will pick customer orders from inventory stock and assemble customer orders...

Warehouse Associate II

  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Part Time/Nights

  • Boonton, NJ (22 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Boonton, NJ (22 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

This role is vital to ensuring the safe, efficient loading and unloading of freight, as well as supporting overall warehouse and material handling operations....

Warehouse Associate Lead

  • Kearny, NJ (2 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kearny, NJ (2 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department. Marks materials with identifying information such as labels....

Warehouse Technician

  • Totowa, NJ (13 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Totowa, NJ (13 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Reconfigure pallets by picking multiple ingredients in warehouse and re-stacking the full units of ingredients on different pallets. Full units may weigh as much as 55lbs....

Yard Jockey

  • Pine Brook, NJ (16 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ (16 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70lbs Physical abilities include: standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc....

Shipping/receiving clerk

  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

A pharmacy in Sunset Park, Brooklyn is looking for a shipping/ receiving clerk for a warehouse/ stock room. Main duties are packing and shipping of various medical supplies. We are looking for a...

Warehouse Forklift Operator First Shift

  • Port Reading, NJ (14 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Port Reading, NJ (14 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Jacks Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US....

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Forklift Operator Training
Forklifts are extensively used in warehouses, construction sites and distribution centres for lifting and moving heavy objects. This course will introduce you to forklift operation. Youll learn...
Forklift Operator Safety: Forklift Maintenance (Course)
This course covers the essential practices and procedures for maintaining forklifts, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections, repairs, and adherence to safety protocols. Participants...
Forklift Operator Safety: Forklift Inspection (Course)
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the importance of forklift inspections and the correct procedures for conducting them before each use. Participants will learn how to identify...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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