Forklift Operator Jobs in South 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 Worker - Package Handler

  • Watertown, SD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 18 hours ago

Warehouse Worker UPS Quick Apply Applying for this role online is quick and easy - you could even get a job offer in 10 minutes! The steps are simple: 1) Provide some basic information to start...

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Warehouse Associate, youll help us create great shopping experiences by keeping our sales floor stocked and preparing online orders to be shipped to customers homes. This includes...

Warehouse Worker

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

the warehouse according to the pick sheet_ + _Place items in bins for the packaging team to check_ + _Maintain an accuracy rate of around 98 percent_ + _Unload trucks manually, placing boxes onto pallets...

FT Dockworker - Sioux Falls, SD

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

**Job Responsibilities** + Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines + Read and interpret shipping labels + Hand...

Miller Coors Warehouse Associate

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago

Loads and unloads materials onto or from trucks, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, forklift, hand truck and/or electric pallet jack, as appropriate....

Warehouse Worker

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago

jack Foodservice distribution or related industry experience...

Coors Warehouse Associate F/T $18

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 2 days ago

Loads and unloads materials onto or from trucks, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, forklift, hand truck and/or electric pallet jack, as appropriate....

Picker

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago

, crates and other containers Label products and pallets with appropriate numbers for tracking within the DC Sort and place products on racks, shelves, pallets or in totes according to factors such...

Forklift Operator

  • Sturgis, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 2 days ago

Sturgis : Building 01A ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods...

Distribution Material Handler- Mid Shift

  • Brandon, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Brandon, SD
  • 2 days ago

handling equipment, including, but not limited to, forklift, hand-helds, racks, etc....

Material Handler - Weekdays

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago

For over 100 years, Maguire has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The Heavy Equipment Operator and...

Warehouse Order Selector

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago

Operate powered industrial equipment (e.g. single and double pallet jacks)....

Warehouse Team Member

  • Milbank, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Milbank, SD
  • 3 days ago

We provide training and certification to safely operate powered equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, and powered pallet jacks....

Stock Clerk

  • Huron, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Huron, SD
  • 3 days ago

Stock Clerk 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Huron, SD 57350 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....

Material Handler/Order Picker

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago

proper quantities and labeling Prepare UPS/FedEx shipments according to customer requirements Your Credentials: Forklift certification will be required; previous experience is preferred Ability to move pallets...

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Forklift Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Forklift Operator Training
Forklifts are extensively used in warehouses, construction sites and distribution centres for lifting and moving heavy objects. This course will introduce you to forklift operation. Youll learn...
Forklift Operator Safety: Forklift Certification (Course)
This course provides comprehensive training for forklift operators, emphasizing the critical importance of safety and proficiency in handling these essential tools in industrial settings....
Forklift Operator Safety: Forklift Operation (Course)
This course provides comprehensive training on forklift operation, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and proper maintenance procedures. Participants will learn the key components of a forklift, such...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in South Dakota

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in South Dakota offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
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 South Dakota
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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