Forklift Operator Jobs in Highland Mills, 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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Package Handler

  • Circleville, NY (18 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Circleville, NY (18 miles from Highland Mills, 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)

  • Burlingham, NY (21 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlingham, NY (21 miles from Highland Mills, 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...

Warehouse Associate

  • Mahopac, NY (17 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mahopac, NY (17 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

Utilize an electric pallet jack to move items safely and efficiently. Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace. What's Needed?...

Material Handler I

  • Chester, NY (8 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chester, NY (8 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Handling, production functions as needed....

Warehouse Associate Loader

  • Hawthorne, NY (23 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hawthorne, NY (23 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Stages product on pallets, shrink wraps to prevent the loss, and loads pallets on trucks. Keeps work area clean to avoid potential accidents and to allow for rapid loading....

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

Stock Associate, UGG

  • Central Valley, NY (2 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Central Valley, NY (2 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 1 day ago

About UGG At UGG, a division Deckers Brands, we exist to transform the lives of our customers and each other by sharing our passion and love for UGG. Were driven by a clear mission: to bring the...

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • Blauvelt, NY (21 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Blauvelt, NY (21 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 1 day ago

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our...

Stock Associate

  • Central Valley, NY (2 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Central Valley, NY (2 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview The Stock Associate is responsible for receiving, unpacking, and preparing merchandise for the selling floor. They are also responsible for the organization, maintenance, and...

Bi Lingual (Spanish/English) Warehouse Packer- 2nd Shift

  • New Windsor, NY (6 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Windsor, NY (6 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Operate forklifts and pallet jacks as needed (experience preferred). Work in refrigerated temperatures while adhering to safety protocols. What's Needed?...

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Mohegan Lake, NY (13 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mohegan Lake, NY (13 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 3 days ago

As a Retail Warehouse Associate, youll help us create great shopping experiences by keeping our sales floor stocked and preparing online orders to be shipped to customers homes. This includes...

Warehouse Worker, Part-time

  • Hopewell Junction, NY (20 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hopewell Junction, NY (20 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 4 days ago

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to immediately fill the role of Warehouse Worker, Part-time, in Hopewell Junction, NY. This position pays $18 per hour....

Warehouse Associate

  • Orangeburg, NY (22 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orangeburg, NY (22 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 5 days ago

jacks and various other material handling aids - Load and shrink wrap pallets at ground level, or on carts - Load boxes onto pallets and load pallets onto trucks manually and with material handling...

Sr Warehouse Associate Returns Day Shift

  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver...

Warehouse Associate Nights

  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Highland Mills, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Highland Mills, NY

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Highest Education Level

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


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