Forklift Operator Jobs in New York

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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Seasonal Warehouse Associate (Wurtsboro/Middletown, NY)

  • Ellenville, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Ellenville, NY
  • 9 days 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...

Package Handler

  • Circleville, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Circleville, NY
  • 9 days 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...

Material Handler-Forklift Operator US

  • Dunkirk, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • 9 days ago

Blow Mold Material Handler 3rd shift 11:00pm-7:30am Pay rate: $18.00-$22.70 6 day work week Job Requirements: Unload raw materials from incoming trucks and put in designated areas. Check count of...

Forklift Operator US

  • Dunkirk, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • 20 days ago

$18.00-$22.70 Shifts: 2nd shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm 3rd shift: 11:00pm-7:30am Summary: The Forklift Operator will operate a forklift in and between departments, buildings and grounds....

Warehouse Worker Lifting, Packing, And Getting Orders Ready

  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Weve got a couple spots open at our warehouse for dependable people. Its a hands-on job lifting, packing, and getting orders ready. Good team, steady hours, and theyll show you the ropes. Let us...

Warehouse Picker Packer - Now Hiring

  • Shirley, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Shirley, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Ready to land your next great career opportunity? If so, we're looking for you! In fact, we're hiring order pickers/packers for some of the most respected companies in your area. You'll work under...

General Warehouse Associate

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Experienced with warehouse equipment including forklifts, electric pallet trucks, elevated work platforms, and manual pallet jacks....

Material Handler

  • West Seneca, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • West Seneca, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Key Responsibilities Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move materials safely. Tag and verify parts, ensuring accurate quantities and part numbers....

Warehouse Clerk

  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 hours ago

Knowing how to operate a forklift, hand truck, manual pallet jack, and other equipment helps you safely move product around the warehouse....

2nd Shift Material Handler - RC

  • Rochester, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 7 hours ago

Overview Alro Steel, a family-owned company, is currently seeking 2nd Shift Material Handlers to join our team in Rochester, NY. If you are a team player that is, dependable, safety conscious and...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Yaphank, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Yaphank, NY
  • 8 hours ago

We are looking for a Forklift Operator who will join our team in Yaphank, NY....

Warehouse Associate (Full-Time, Days)

  • Whitestone, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Whitestone, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Ability to operate or willingness to learn material handling equipment (pallet jacks, cherry/order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts) as needed....

Handler Warehouse - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 10 hours ago

Job Duties Provides movement of packages, documents, dangerous goods and/or supply support in a timely, safe and efficient manner through effective scan/load methods. This is a non-driving...

Seasonal DC Team Member - Picker/Packer

  • Albany, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 10 hours ago

Ability to operate or willingness to learn material handling equipment (order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts)....

Warehouse Associate

  • Staten Island, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY
  • 11 hours ago

time off & Holiday Pay Company paid life insurance Company paid long term disability Uniforms and yearly work boot allowance Responsibilities What You'll Do: Receive and stock product; repackaging; palletizing...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in New York offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.5%
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 New York
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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