Forklift Operator Jobs in Blooming Grove, NY

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 Afternoon Shift

  • New Paltz, NY (24 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Paltz, NY (24 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 7 days ago

jack and/or forklift Stock warehouse in an efficient manner ensuring proper stock rotation Maintenance of the warehouse including sweeping, picking up garbage, mopping up spills & organizing pallets...

Warehouse Associate - Outbound 2nd shift

  • Montgomery, NY (8 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Montgomery, NY (8 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc....

Package Handler

  • Summitville, NY (19 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Summitville, NY (19 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 1 day ago

What Youll Do Receive and process merchandise, including picking, packing, preparing, shipping orders and returns and loading and unloading trailers Input data to prepare reports Provide high-quality...

Seasonal Warehouse Associate (Wurtsboro/Middletown, NY)

  • Wurtsboro, NY (21 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wurtsboro, NY (21 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 1 day ago

What Youll Do Receive and process merchandise, including picking, packing, preparing, shipping orders and returns and loading and unloading trailers Input data to prepare reports Provide high-quality...

Seasonal Warehouse Associate (Wurtsboro/Middletown, NY)

  • Spring Glen, NY (21 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring Glen, NY (21 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 1 day ago

What Youll Do Receive and process merchandise, including picking, packing, preparing, shipping orders and returns and loading and unloading trailers Input data to prepare reports Provide high-quality...

Factory / Warehouse Workers

  • Hopewell Junction, NY (23 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hopewell Junction, NY (23 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 2 days ago

La Milpa Tortillas is expanding and needs to add reliable workers to the factory team. Duties will include: - assisting team with packaging or tortillas, masa, and chips - warehouse organization,...

Pool Store stock/clerk person

  • Sloatsburg, NY (17 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sloatsburg, NY (17 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 2 days ago

un Pool Store stock/clerk person (Sloatsburg, NY) 110 Route 17 near 17 compensation: $17.00 employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Stock/Clerk We are seeking a part...

Forklift Operator FT

  • Montgomery, NY (8 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Montgomery, NY (8 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $22.48 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Available PTO may be used immediately upon hire....

Warehouser/Material Handler

  • New Paltz, NY (24 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Paltz, NY (24 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Here is a list of some of the more frequent tasks you could expect to perform during the workday:* Load and unload pallets and individual cases to and from trailers* Pick appropriate cases according...

Stock Clerk

  • West Nyack, NY (24 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Nyack, NY (24 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Location Details: Palisades Mall PostalCode: 10994 Category: Retail Requisition Number: 18127-1005-SC-PT Date Opened: June 25, 2025 Number of Openings: 1 Job Type: Permanent Pay Class: Part Time...

Production Technician/Material Handler

  • Slate Hill, NY (14 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Slate Hill, NY (14 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Bag and box finished products, placing them on pallets for shipment preparation. What's Needed? Manufacturing/Production Pick/Pack experience Ability to lift up to 50 lbs....

Forklift Operator

  • Poughkeepsie, NY (24 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (24 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 4 days ago

As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the operations team supporting efficient material handling processes....

Warehouse Selector

  • Montgomery, NY (8 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Montgomery, NY (8 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Operates a double pallet jack throughout the warehouse Identify pick locations and accurately select a variety of food/beverage cases and stack them onto pallets....

Stock Associate - FT - Woodbury Outlet

  • Central Valley, NY (6 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Central Valley, NY (6 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 4 days ago

THE ALLSAINTS TEAM At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to...

Stock Associate - PT - Woodbury Outlet

  • Central Valley, NY (6 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Central Valley, NY (6 miles from Blooming Grove, NY)
  • 4 days ago

THE ALLSAINTS TEAM At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Blooming Grove, NY

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Blooming Grove, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
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 Blooming Grove, NY
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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