Forklift Operator Jobs in Oklahoma

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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MasTec Communications Group

Warehouse Specialist

Overview At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Warehouse Specialist/Supervisor, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us...

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

  • Woodward, OK
  • 15 days ago
  • Woodward, OK
  • 15 days ago

The role is also responsible for refilling pallets on a palletizer, changing stretch wrap and topsheet rolls, retrieving empty bags for packaging....

Order Pullers & Packers (1st Shift)

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 4 hours ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 4 hours ago

Order Pullers & Packers (1st Shift) People Source Oklahoma City, OK, US 2 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Now Hiring : Order Pullers & Order Packers - 1st Shift Location :...

Warehouse order picker

  • Durant, OK
  • 7 hours ago
  • Durant, OK
  • 7 hours ago

Warehouse Order Picker Shift- Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm Pay- $14.00/hr Job Description: We re hiring a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Order Picker to join our team! You'll be responsible for...

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 10 hours ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 10 hours ago

Load and unload trucks using forklifts or other material-handling equipment. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shipping and receiving area....

Logistics/Warehouse Operator - weekend shift

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 10 hours ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 10 hours ago

At SWEP, we believe our future rest on give more energy than we take - to our planet and to our people. As the worlds leading supplier of efficient heat transfer technology, we are driving the...

Forklift Operator II 3rd shift

  • Stilwell, OK
  • 11 hours ago
  • Stilwell, OK
  • 11 hours ago

on or off racks in proper location and taking incoming palletized product and storing in appropriate storage area under specific direction from supervision Receive product requests from load sheets...

Material Handler - Receiving - 1st Shift

  • Durant, OK
  • 12 hours ago
  • Durant, OK
  • 12 hours ago

Proper use of equipment, including but not limited to the following: sit-down forklift, order picker, reach truck, 2-wheeled cart and pallet jack. Inspect equipment to maintain good working order....

Warehouse Associate

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 1 day ago

Operate powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.) safely and maintain an operator license if required....

Forklift Operator

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 1 day ago

and non-palletized freight Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies Work in a safe, efficient...

Material Handler, Cycle Counter

  • OK
  • 1 day ago
  • OK
  • 1 day ago

handling tools and equipment Must be able to stand and/or walk through the entire shift Must be able to pull or push parts/material on a pallet jack for extended distances Why Aristocrat?...

Shipping Receiving Clerk

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 1 day ago

Freight handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. Loading, unloading, handling freight and materials....

Freight Handler

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck Verify documentation matches freight...

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 1 day 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...

Forklift Operator (Clinton, OK, US)

  • Clinton, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, OK
  • 1 day ago

Tag pallets from the palletizer and record production, organize warehouse and all warehouse supplies and materials, supply materials to packaging lines, supply and service palletizer equipment....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Oklahoma

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Forklift Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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