Forklift Operator Jobs in Fort Plain, 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.

1-15 of 18 Jobs

Freight Handler

  • Johnstown, NY (15 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Johnstown, NY (15 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Provides clerical/administrative support through generating and maintaining forms, reports, and logs via computerized management software; performing weekly inventory; tracking financial...

Freight Handler - FLEX

  • Sharon Springs, NY (11 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sharon Springs, NY (11 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Flex Warehouse Worker Handles and processes freight in a safe and correct manner through the facility to our customers' doorsteps or the Stores. Loads, unloads, orderfills, packs, and/or processes...

Material Handler

  • Gloversville, NY (20 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gloversville, NY (20 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 2 days ago

jacks, fork trucks, lift trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, automated conveyers, and tape machines Candidate Requirements: Requires demonstrated ability to learn and understand basic mathematical...

Material Handler 1st Shift

  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare/breakdown inbound shipment for accuracy validation Put away of product into correct locations via MHE equipment Pull orders accurately via paper/electronic orders via MHE equipment....

Material Handler

  • Gloversville, NY (20 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gloversville, NY (20 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 3 days ago

jacks, fork trucks, lift trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, automated conveyers, and tape machines Candidate Requirements: Requires demonstrated ability to learn and understand basic mathematical...

General Warehouse Worker Amsterdam NY

  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Identifies, separates, labels, and palletizes merchandise onto flats. Replenishes pick areas as identified by replenishment reports and various requests for merchandise....

Warehouse Worker

  • Sharon Springs, NY (11 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sharon Springs, NY (11 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.45 - $24.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse General Labor Material Handler II

  • Johnstown, NY (15 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Johnstown, NY (15 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Ensure safe movement of products, which can include pallets, totes, or merchandise. Review of product or merchandise to ensure proper placement. Prepare pallets or totes to ship....

Night Warehouse Associate

  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 14 days ago

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: High school diploma or GED 18 years of age 1-2 years of warehouse experience Forklift or pallet jack experience preferred but not required....

Forklift Operator - Weekend Shift

  • Johnstown, NY (15 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Johnstown, NY (15 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Forklift Operators will also be tasked with moving materials across the operation to meet production requirements and assist in manual hand-sorting of pallets according to product specifications....

Forklift Operator - Day Shift

  • Gloversville, NY (20 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Gloversville, NY (20 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Forklift Operators will also be tasked with moving materials across the operation to meet production requirements and assist in manual hand-sorting of pallets according to product specifications....

Warehouse Associate - Full TIme

  • Sharon Springs, NY (11 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sharon Springs, NY (11 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.45 - $24.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Forklift Operator

  • Johnstown, NY (15 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Johnstown, NY (15 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Blue Rhino Propane is looking for a Full-Time Forklift Operator to join the team!...

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Day Shifts

  • Esperance, NY (19 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Esperance, NY (19 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

products View prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasks Troubleshoot problems Ensure product meets quality requirements Operate power industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet...

Amazon Sortation Center Warehouse Associate

  • Esperance, NY (19 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Esperance, NY (19 miles from Fort Plain, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

You will be sorting, scanning, and stacking packages on pallets, helping to get customer orders ready for delivery....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Fort Plain, NY

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Fort Plain, NY 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 Fort Plain, NY
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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