Forklift Operator Jobs in Kearny, 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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Rosco

Manufacturing Technician - Camera Lab

  • Rosco
  • Jamaica, NY (16 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Rosco
  • Jamaica, NY (16 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

About Rosco Vision Rosco Vision engineers and manufactures visual safety systems for all types of commercial fleet vehicles and is one of the largest suppliers of backup camera systems, mirrors,...

Warehouse Associate

  • Parsippany, NJ (16 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (16 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

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

Night Warehouse Worker

  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Effectively communicate with Receivers, Drivers, Driver Check-in, & Forklift Operators Adhering to proper safety practices for truck and trailer pull process on a daily basis....

Union Warehouse Associate - 3rd Shift

  • Secaucus, NJ (3 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (3 miles from Kearny, 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 (19 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (19 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

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

Warehouse Loader - Overnight Shift

  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Must be able to operate an electric pallet jack....

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

  • Fairfield, NJ (12 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (12 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 6 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...

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Immediate Hire

  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Amazon Grocery Warehouse Associate Job Overview Youll be part of the Amazon grocery team that supports one of Amazons busiest services: online grocery orders. Youll be working in a grocery...

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Receive shipments, check for damages and sort stock for distribution in the store Keep record of invoices sent and received Fill orders by taking items from the warehouse and prepare them for...

Electrical Warehouse Person - Full Time

  • Brooklyn, NY (7 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (7 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Established electrical company seeking warehouse person with the following requirements: - Must have valid drivers license. - Knowledge of electrical material. - Able to drive within the five...

Warehouse Worker/Driver Needed

  • Paterson, NJ (11 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ (11 miles from Kearny, 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 (11 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ (11 miles from Kearny, 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 (13 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Carteret, NJ (13 miles from Kearny, 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 (2 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (2 miles from Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (22 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

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

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Forklift Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Kearny, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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