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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Material Handling & Warehouse Support

  • Geneseo, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Geneseo, NY
  • 11 days ago

Perform shipping and/or receiving functions to properly load product onto correct material movement device (cart, truck, pallet). Keep a neat and orderly workstation....

Maintenance & Distribution Associate

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

Line of Business: Cement & White About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across...

Seasonal Warehouse Associate (Wurtsboro/Middletown, NY)

  • Ellenville, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Ellenville, 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...

Package Handler

  • Circleville, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Circleville, 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...

1st Shift Material Handler - Metals Outlet

  • Rochester, NY
  • 22 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 22 days ago

Overview Alro Steel, a family-owned company, is currently seeking 1st Shift Material Handlers to join our team in Rochester, NY. If you are a team player that is, dependable, safety conscious and...

Warehouse Unloader/Loader - UniFirst

  • Keeseville, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Keeseville, NY
  • 7 days ago

Warehouse Unloader/Loader Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal! UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Loader/Unloader to join our UniFirst Family. As a Team Partner in the...

Case Picker Starting Rate $18 +/hr

  • Waverly, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • Waverly, NY
  • 13 days ago

Gather the required cases of merchandise and transfer cases to pallets or conveyers using safe lifting techniques....

Warehouse Technician

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Typical Work Day May Include: Performing facility operations such as loading/unloading trucks, stacking bags, handling products, palletizing, etc....

Forklift & Materials Handler - Rotating Schedule

  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 1 hour ago

. _________________________________________________ Job Title: Materials Handler & Forklift Operator Work Shift : Rotating schedule, 12-Hour Shifts Pay Rate: $21/HR Location: Niagara Falls, NY Position...

Warehouse Clerk

  • East Rochester, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • East Rochester, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Details: The Warehouse Clerk is responsible for performing general warehouse duties. Payrate $17.00 per hour. The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific...

Warehouse Worker - Full TIme

  • Fort Plain, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fort Plain, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $23.3 - $26.8 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 Associate - Full TIme

  • Guilderland Center, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Guilderland Center, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $23.3 - $26.8 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 Worker

  • Berne, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Berne, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $23.3 - $26.8 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...

Freight Handler

  • Salisbury Center, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Salisbury Center, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $23.3 - $26.8 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 Worker - Equipment Operator

  • Sharon Springs, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sharon Springs, NY
  • 3 hours 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...

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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
48.6%
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 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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