Forklift Operator Jobs in Rhode Island

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.

1-15 of 95 Jobs

Material Handler

  • Newport, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 30+ days ago

Move/relocate material using pallet jacks or carts. Scrapping/cutting of excess material, maintain the cleanliness of warehouse and production floor....

Warehouse Associate - Print and Apply Specialist - 1st shift - Monday to Friday

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 7 hours ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 7 hours ago

Familiarity with material handling equipment is required. Previous machine operating experience in a warehouse facility or similar experience is required....

Warehouse Operator

  • Carolina, RI
  • 20 hours ago
  • Carolina, RI
  • 20 hours ago

Must be able to operate material handling equipment. Must be able to stand for several hours per day to perform required job duties as required by the nature of the business that is supported....

(Splitter) Warehouse Associate - 2nd shift - Monday to Friday

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago

Build shippable pallets by operating a pallet jack, walkie talkies (40 and 60 channels), and wrapping machine. Distinguish different types of merchandise by verifying case pack and description....

Warehouse Associate Pick MOD- 2nd shift - Tuesday to Saturday

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago

Operate Stockpicker and Pallet Jack. Properly build shippable pallets of merchandise. Transport pallets of merchandise to shipping and wrap machine. Sort merchandise and pack into boxes....

Warehouse Associate 1st. Shift - Stacker - Monday to Friday

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago

Scan all pallets to a location and to drop zones. Review daily audit trail. Consolidate pallets in an effort to save space. Locate and remove merchandise in warehouse racking....

Warehouse Associate (Loader) 2nd. shift Tuesday to Saturday

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago

Sort and stack pallets and bales. Operate and inspect technology including walkie talkies, forklifts, and powered or manual pallet jacks. Properly seal and record trailers....

Warehouse Associate Runner - 1st. shift Tuesday to Saturday

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 2 days ago

This role will use powered equipment to move goods from the receiving docks, splitting, and palletizing to the appropriate area....

Forklift Operator-2nd Shift-Benefits Day 1

  • West Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • West Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago

The forklift operator will handle material handling, stock movement, computer entry, scanning, Kanban, cycle counting, etc....

Hiring Event - Overnight Stock Clerk

  • Warwick, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 3 days 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...

Material Handler 2nd Shift

  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago

Material Handler 2^nd^ shiftLocation: Woonsocket, RICandidates are welcome to visit our two branch locations for more information or ...**- Woonsocket- 101 Main Street Woonsocket, RI 02895 / ...-...

Materials Handler I

  • Smithfield, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Smithfield, RI
  • 3 days ago

Organogenesis is a leading regenerative medicine organization focused on empowering healing through the development, manufacturing, and sale of products for the advanced wound care and surgical...

Warehouse Worker - Urgent Vacancies

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 4 days ago

jacks, and other material handling equipment Sort, place and stock materials on racks, shelves, or in bins Monitor and maintain inventory levels post id: ... [ ]...

Material Handler

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 4 days ago

experience in material handling or warehouse operations Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team The services you offer are not without...

Warehouse Associate

  • Cranston, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Warehouse Associate 2158 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI 02921 RIWAR Public Store Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm 15 - 28 hours/week OVERVIEW: Embark on your...

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

Moving to Rhode Island? Find some basic demographic data about Rhode Island below.


Local
National
1,097,450
28,607

Forklift Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireLogistics curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Python
Learn the most important language for data science. This course covers the key Python skills you’ll need so you can start using Python for data science. The course is ideal for someone with some...
Introduction to SQL
Our Introduction to SQL course is for data analysts, developers and engineers who want to learn SQL in a quick and effective way. You’ll learn how to read and write complex queries to a database...
Julia Programming for Nervous Beginners
A course for people who are hesitant but curious about learning to write code in Julia. Course Curriculum: Welcome to the Course Is this course for me? Week 1 Your First Julia Code Deconstructing...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Rhode Island

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLogistics research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Forklift Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

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


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills