Forklift Operator Jobs in Tea, SD

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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Forklift Driver

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 10 hours ago

Hand-stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product. For additional information about pay ranges, click here....

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Material Handler I

  • Builders First Choice
  • Harrisburg, SD (9 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Harrisburg, SD (9 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 21 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...

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Delivery & Warehouse Associate - Express Produce

  • Cash-Wa
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 3 days ago

This position involves delivering produce to our customers approximately 70% of the day, and helping out in a warehouse about 30% of the time using pallet jacks and forklifts stocking and picking products...

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Warehouse Material Handler

  • US Venture
  • Buffalo Ridge, SD (9 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo Ridge, SD (9 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 5 days ago

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to...

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Part-Time Package Handler- Sioux Falls, SD

  • SpeeDee Delivery
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 5 days ago

Spee Dee Delivery is a family owned and operated company that was started in 1978 by Donald and Sylvia Weeres. Our core business is in standard, next-day, ground delivery. The corporate...

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Material Handler-Day Shift

  • Quanex Building Products Corporation
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 6 days ago

Deliver material to the staging areas Performs other related duties as assigned Your Credentials: Forklift certification will be required; previous experience is preferred Ability to move pallets, load...

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Part-Time Warehouse Driver

  • Automotive Parts Headquarters
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 6 days ago

Join our team as a Warehouse Driver, where every day brings something different! In this role, you’ll be the friendly face delivering products to our customers safely and on time — while also...

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Forklift Operator

  • Pacer International
  • Sioux Falls, SD (12 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (12 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 7 days 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...

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Senior Warehouse Associate

  • Core & Main Inc.
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 7 days ago

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and...

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Warehouse Worker

  • PeopleReady
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 8 days ago

jacks) to move materials Perform Inventory Keep the area clean and free of debris Adhere to all safety procedures Available shifts: Shift Timings - All Available Job requirements: Applicants must be...

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Forklift Operator

  • PeopleReady
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 8 days ago

Forklift Operator PeopleReady of Sioux Falls, SD is now hiring Forklift Operators! As a Forklift Operator, you will move pallets and containers in a warehouse environment....

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Facility General Laborer

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 14 days ago

handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)...

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Facility General Laborer

  • Sherwin Williams
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 14 days ago

handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)...

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Material Handler-Night Shift

  • Quanex Building Products Corporation
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (10 miles from Tea, SD)
  • 14 days ago

Deliver material to the staging areas Performs other related duties as assigned Your Credentials: Forklift certification will be required; previous experience is preferred Ability to move pallets, load...

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Material Handler (Parts Denester)

  • KELOLAND
  • Tea, SD
  • 17 days ago
  • Tea, SD
  • 17 days ago

This position will utilize equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, hoists, carts, and other material handling equipment to safely transport materials throughout the facility....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Tea, SD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Tea, SD offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.2%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 Tea, SD
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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