Forklift Operator Jobs in New York, 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 (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rosco
  • Jamaica, NY (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 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,...

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Warehouse Associate - Brooklyn Outlet

Stack and palletize product to utilize storage. Label each carton with barcode labels in a uniform manner. Count and verify quantities to a Packing list....

Package Sorter

  • Woodside, NY (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Woodside, NY (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as package sorters! In this role, you will be responsible for scanning packages through our mobile app and sorting them for next day...

Picker And Packer

  • Carlstadt, NJ (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Carlstadt, NJ (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

pallets to the loading dock as instructed. + Unload containers sequentially using a conveyor belt and wrapping turntable. + Attach pallet license plates to wrapped pallets before storage. + Clean containers...

Warehouse Associate

  • Secaucus, NJ (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Job Description: Picking and packing orders Wrapping pallets for shipment. Use scanner and computer to print labels and track inventory....

Material Handler w/ Forklift Certification

  • Elizabeth, NJ (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Unloading trucks, then transporting raw material to designated storage or production areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, etc....

Warehouse Attendant (Full Time)

  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours 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. + Opens bales...

Warehouse Associate

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

Our Moonachie warehouse is now hiring! As a Warehouse Associate, you will support the special project of digitizing the warehouse inventory in addition to performing basic warehouse tasks. Monday...

Amazon Grocery Warehouse Associate

  • Woodbridge, NJ (20 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (20 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Amazon Grocery Warehouse Associate** **Job Overview** You'll be part of the Amazon grocery team that supports one of Amazon's busiest services: online grocery orders. You'll be working in a...

Warehouse Clerk

  • Fairfield, NJ (18 miles from New York, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (18 miles from New York, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Manufacturing Warehouse Urgently Hiring for Warehouse Fulfillment Coordinator Located both in Mahwah, & Fairfield, NJ Please apply and can interview and start within the same week! Location :...

Material Handler - 1st Shift

  • Fairfield, NJ (18 miles from New York, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (18 miles from New York, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Now Hiring: Material Handler - 1st Shift** **Location:** Fairfield, NJ **Pay:** $17.00/hour **Schedule:** Monday Friday, 6:00 AM 2:30 PM (occasional overtime) **Employment Type:** Full-time...

Inventory Control Forklift Driver Full Time

  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Requires using a pallet jack to pull and push pallets. Exposure to both indoor and outdoor temperatures, as well as occasional exposure to extreme temperatures in freezers and coolers....

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 13 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...

PH - Switcher PT

  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by...

Receiving Receiver Forklift Driver

  • Yonkers, NY (15 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yonkers, NY (15 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Stew Leonards, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stews earned its nickname, the Disneyland of Dairy Stores...

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Forklifts are extensively used in warehouses, construction sites and distribution centres for lifting and moving heavy objects. This course will introduce you to forklift operation. Youll learn...
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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in New York, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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