Forklift Operator Jobs in Howard Beach, 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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Rosco

Manufacturing Technician - Camera Lab

  • Rosco
  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rosco
  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 10 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,...

Overnight Warehouse Order Selector - 3rd Shift

  • Elmwood Park, NJ (22 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Elmwood Park, NJ (22 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 18 days ago

What youll be doing: Build mixed pallet orders for retail delivery. Load and unload trucks using ride on pallet jack and forklift. Assist in counting inventory as directed....

Warehouse Associate

  • Linden, NJ (21 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Linden, NJ (21 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 1 hour 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...

Warehouse Clerk

  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Warehouse Clerk to support daily warehouse operations, with a focus on accurate documentation, shipping/receiving coordination, and inventory...

Warehouse Fulfillment Specialist Part Time

  • Linden, NJ (21 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Linden, NJ (21 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 8 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 Associate

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Stock Associate (P/T) The Stock Associate is responsible for verifying merchandise receipts, deliveries, and placement of merchandise in the stockroom. Responsibilities Maintain a passion for both...

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 9 hours 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...

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Valley Stream, NY (7 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (7 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

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

Retail Stock Associate (Overnight) - Queens Center

  • Elmhurst, NY (5 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Elmhurst, NY (5 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

Warehouse worker

  • Westbury, NY (15 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Westbury, NY (15 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Job description: Putting away pallets of drink and snacks. Organizing cardboard, throwing them in our bin....

Stock Associate, SoHo

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Send Sales: Assist with picking, packing, and shipping orders as needed, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment....

Warehouse Attendant (Full Time)

  • Melville, NY (24 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melville, NY (24 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Warehouse Associate

  • Port Reading, NJ (22 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Reading, NJ (22 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 1 day ago

jacks, etc., including how to operate and maintain (change battery, recognize common mechanical issues) intermediate required May be required to operate manual and/or automated other warehouse/manufacturing...

Lead Cargo Warehouse Agent

  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Lead Cargo Warehouse Agent Jamaica, New York Operations Cargo Permanent Full-Time On-Site 5705 Job Description Overview Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry?...

Cargo Warehouse Agent

  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Howard Beach, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Location: JFK Building 9 Your activities Load/unload air cargo from/to trucks Prepare and palletize cargo as needed Make sure paperwork related to the cargo is correct Assure proper handling and delivery...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Howard Beach, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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