Forklift Operator Jobs in North Smithfield, RI

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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Shipping and Receiving Clerk

  • Westborough, MA (20 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Westborough, MA (20 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 8 hours ago

About Us Pace Analytical Services Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others,...

Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

  • Taunton, MA (22 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Taunton, MA (22 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 hour ago

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

Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

  • Taunton, MA (22 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Taunton, MA (22 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Title Forklift Operator 3rd Shift Position Overview Find your future with Shaw Industries....

Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Now Hiring

  • Holliston, MA (16 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Holliston, MA (16 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 4 hours ago

Ready to take on more meaningful work? You'll get it in the skilled shipping and receiving roles we're hiring for today. Working in safety- and team-oriented warehouse environments, you'll not...

Material Handler

  • North Attleboro, MA (11 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 8 hours ago
  • North Attleboro, MA (11 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 8 hours ago

MATERIAL HANDLER NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 02761 US Posted: 07/02/2025 2025-07-02 2025-08-01 Industry: INDUSTRIAL Job Number: 25273 Pay Rate: $19.00 Job Description Currently seeking a Material Handler...

GES Picker/Loader - Warehouse Material Handler - 4th Shift

  • Dayville, CT (18 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Dayville, CT (18 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 13 hours ago

Our Geographic Enterprise Solutions (GES) Picker/Loaders are critical to our success at FritoLay! GES Picker/Loaders are responsible for a variety of warehouse duties in our state-of-the-art...

Yard Inventory Clerk

  • Taunton, MA (22 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Taunton, MA (22 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Yard Inventory Clerk PeopleReady of Taunton, MA is now hiring Yard Inventory Clerks in Taunton, MA! Apply today and you could start as soon as this week. As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit...

Forklift Operator

  • Mansfield, MA (16 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mansfield, MA (16 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago

**Skills** Forklift, Warehouse, Palletjack, Shipping, Production, Pipe, Wire, Material handling, Loading **Top Skills Details** Forklift, Warehouse, Palletjack, Shipping, Production, Pipe, Wire **Additional...

Warehouse Order Picker/Cooler Operator 1st shift

  • Franklin, MA (10 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, MA (10 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc....

Forklift Operator- Overnight 4 days- 10 hours/day

  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago

As a Forklift Operator, you will drive a stand up, battery powered, forklift truck, to load or unload pallets into designed areas through the warehouse....

Handler Warehouse - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Job Duties Provides movement of packages, documents, dangerous goods and/or supply support in a timely, safe and efficient manner through effective scan/load methods. This is a non-driving...

Warehouse Worker

  • Coventry, RI (20 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Coventry, RI (20 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Warehouse Worker** **Job Description** The Inventory Handler will manage and organize inventory, ensuring all items are accounted for and properly stored. This role involves conducting regular...

Warehouse Associate I

  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Shipping Associate **Job Summary:** The Shipping associate is responsible for picking, packing, and shipping domestic and international orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the shipping process...

Overnight Stock Clerk Full Time

  • Coventry, RI (20 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Coventry, RI (20 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 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...

Overnight Stock Clerk Part Time

  • Coventry, RI (20 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Coventry, RI (20 miles from North Smithfield, RI)
  • 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...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in North Smithfield, RI

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in North Smithfield, RI 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 North Smithfield, RI
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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