Forklift Operator Jobs in Bessemer City, NC

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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Warehouse Worker - Equipment Operator

  • Bessemer City, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bessemer City, NC
  • 4 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 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 - Equipment Operator

  • Cramerton, NC (13 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cramerton, NC (13 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 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 Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Gastonia, NC (7 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Gastonia, NC (7 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 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...

Truck Loader

  • Newton, NC (22 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Newton, NC (22 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 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

  • Kings Mountain, NC (6 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kings Mountain, NC (6 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 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

  • Gastonia, NC (7 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Gastonia, NC (7 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 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 - Full TIme

  • Dallas, NC (6 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Dallas, NC (6 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 4 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 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

  • Bessemer City, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bessemer City, NC
  • 4 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 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...

Order Picker

  • Newton, NC (22 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Newton, NC (22 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 5 hours ago

Nesco Resource is now hiring for 1st Shift Pickers at a facility in Newton, NC. Requirements: Meet productivity deadline Must have at least 1 year Cherry Picker or Forklift experience Order...

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • Lincolnton, NC (10 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (10 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 14 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...

Mixing Center - Yard Jockey

  • Lincolnton, NC (10 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (10 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 15 hours ago

Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's...

Forklift Operator - First Shift

  • Cherryville, NC (7 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cherryville, NC (7 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Nesco Resource is now hiring for First Shift Forklift Operator positions at a facility in Shelby NC. Training on the job! Awesome perks to include paid benefits once hired on! Apply Now!...

Warehouse Loader Unloader - Now Hiring

  • Newton, NC (22 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newton, NC (22 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Looking to advance your career with a hands-on role? Your next break as a warehouse loader/unloader is here. Your role will involve efficiently loading goods onto trucks and unloading shipments...

Part Time 3rd Shift Grocery Stock Clerk

  • Cornelius, NC (24 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cornelius, NC (24 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Newton, NC (22 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newton, NC (22 miles from Bessemer City, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a stand up forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad....

Demographic Data for Bessemer City, NC

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Forklift Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Forklift Operator Training
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...
Forklift Operator Safety Training
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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Bessemer City, NC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Forklift Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Bessemer City, NC 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 Bessemer City, NC
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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