Forklift Operator Jobs in North Dakota

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 Associate

  • Fargo, ND
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 7 hours ago

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

Stock Clerk

  • Minot, ND
  • 1 day ago
  • Minot, ND
  • 1 day ago

Company Introduction If you're friendly and dependable and you like to work with terrific guests, we'd love to talk about an opportunity on our team! Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing...

Day Forklift Operator

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 1 day ago

BASIC PURPOSE Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments. Identify and transport material to and from storage areas and loading dock....

Responsibilities Some of your duties may include Receive and prepare inventory for delivery Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets...

Amazon Delivery Station Warehouse Associate

  • Norwich, ND
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwich, ND
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Some of your duties may include Receive and prepare inventory for delivery Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets...

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Earn Up To $18.75

  • Minot, ND
  • 1 day ago
  • Minot, ND
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Some of your duties may include Receive and prepare inventory for delivery Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets...

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Earn Up to $19/hour - Flexible Shifts

  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 3 days ago
  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Some of your duties may include Receive and prepare inventory for delivery Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets...

Material Handler 2

  • Fargo, ND
  • 4 days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 4 days ago

POSITION : Material Handler 2 SHIFT : Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (OT as required) PAY RATE : $25 - $27+ per hour (DOE) + Full Benefits Package LOCATION : Fargo,...

Warehouse Associate $24-$26/hr.+ Mapleton, ND

  • Mapleton, ND
  • 4 days ago
  • Mapleton, ND
  • 4 days ago

Mapleton company looking to add a Warehouse Associate to their team. Responsibilities for this position include loading and unloading trucks, moving product, inventory counting, packaging, and...

M&C Material Handler - Forklift Days

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 4 days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 4 days ago

Loads pallets in Lantech palletizing machine, keeping the magazine full at all times. 3. Removes finished pallets from stretch wrapping conveyor and stores in finished goods warehouse. 4....

Night Warehouse Selector

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 5 days ago

up to clear aisles of debris, stacks empty pallets from slots in aisle and return pallet jacks to charging area Physical Requirements Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging...

Material Handler Non-Union

  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 5 days ago
  • Wahpeton, ND
  • 5 days ago

2 years The ability to communicate with supervisors and fellow workers in both written and verbal forms at a level normally acquired through the completion of high school or equivalent is...

Warehouse Order Selector - Sysco North Dakota (R183935)

  • Fargo, ND
  • 5 days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 5 days ago

Active, physical role that includes operating an electric pallet jack, and/or forklift Organizing and palletizing product to build customer orders Other duties as assigned....

Forklift Operator - Sysco North Dakota (R171662)

  • Fargo, ND
  • 5 days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 5 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Conform to appropriate equipment (i.e., tugs, forklifts, pallet jacks) operation rules and practices to reduce accidents and injuries....

Dockworker (Hostler)

  • West Fargo, ND
  • 6 days ago
  • West Fargo, ND
  • 6 days ago

operators can start at $30.22/hour Full health insurance on day one Life and disability insurance Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year 9 paid company holidays 401(k) option with company match...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in North Dakota

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in North Dakota offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.7%
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 North Dakota
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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