Forklift Operator Jobs in Knightdale, 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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Overnight Forklift Driver Part Time

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 5 hours ago

Utilizes a pallet jack as needed. Stocks, rotates, and stores general merchandise and food merchandise. Ensures that merchandise is fully stocked....

Driver Warehouse

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 7 hours ago

Deliver products to customer locations in a timely manner Load and unload trucks Pull orders Inspect and monitor delivery vehicles for safe operations and to meet regulatory requirements Maintain paperwork...

Market Delivery Warehouse Associate - Days

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 8 hours ago

Expand your career possibilities. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe's. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you're interested in...

Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse

  • Apex, NC (24 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Apex, NC (24 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 19 hours ago

COMPETENCIES Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment Manual dexterity Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks Ability...

Senior Warehouse Associate

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 19 hours ago

Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages. Use technology like RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders....

Warehouse Associate

  • Clayton, NC (12 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Clayton, NC (12 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 19 hours ago

A Day in The Life of a Warehouse Associate As a Warehouse Associate you will be responsible for performing warehouse tasks including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, light assembly...

Warehouse Associate

  • Garner, NC (11 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Garner, NC (11 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 19 hours ago

orders and prepares loads for delivery to customer Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks Partner with branch leadership to understand and implement new technologies and ways of working to help...

Material Handler _Shipping M-F from 7am-3:30pm

  • Smithfield, NC (22 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithfield, NC (22 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Must be able to operate stretch wrap machine and pallet jack. Decisions and responsibilities Responsible for daily checklist on assigned forklift....

Material Handler / Operator I - Clayton, IN

  • Clayton, NC (12 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clayton, NC (12 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Execute various manual labor functions such as picking inventory, counting cargo, product and material and hand staging and loading goods; use manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack....

Overnight Stock Clerk Full Time

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day 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...

2nd Shift Part Time Automated Warehouse Material Handler

  • Clayton, NC (12 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Clayton, NC (12 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago

This position is also responsible for building stable pallet(s) of product while meeting or exceeding warehouse and company expectations in safety, accuracy, and efficiency....

Warehouse Driver

  • Knightdale, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Knightdale, NC
  • 4 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description JOB SUMMARY Currently seeking a Driver/ Warehouse Associate to join our team! The ideal candidate is ambitious, hardworking, professional, and delivers...

Material Handler II

  • Wendell, NC (4 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wendell, NC (4 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

Warehouse Worker - Package Handler

  • Garner, NC (11 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garner, NC (11 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Warehouse Worker UPS Quick Apply Applying for this role online is quick and easy - you could even get a job offer in 10 minutes! The steps are simple: 1) Provide some basic information to start...

Warehouse Associate

  • Youngsville, NC (14 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Youngsville, NC (14 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Description As a Warehouse Associates with Colony Hardware, you will begin the journey of bringing customer orders to life. To do this you will utilize your willingness to produce high quality,...

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Forklift Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Knightdale, NC

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Highest Education Level

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


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