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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Materials Handler

  • Brookings, SD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 11 hours ago

At Daktronics, you'll be part of something extraordinary. We design, engineer, manufacture, and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems that captivate audiences...

General Production at CCL Label Food and Beverage

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 20 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 20 hours ago

Frequently operates manual pallet lifts/jacks and other lifting equipment as needed for material and product movement. Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on equipment....

Material Handler - Evening Shift

  • Yankton, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 1 day ago

MATERIAL HANDLER - EVENING SHIFT Job Title Material Handler - Evening Shift Job ID 27754458 Location Yankton, SD, Other Location Description Astec is a global, environmentally focused...

Material Handler - 1st Shift

  • North Sioux City, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • North Sioux City, SD
  • 2 days ago

Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment, including pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts. Communicate and cooperate with coworkers and supervisors....

Warehouse Associate

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

Safety training on material handling and forklift driving. Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills....

Material Handler

  • Mitchell, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 2 days ago

Operates standard Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in combination with materials handling duties....

Warehouse Worker - Weekly Pay - Entry Level

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 4 days ago

Warehouse Worker- Weekly Pay $$- Start ASAP Pay: $17/hour Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5:30 pm We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Warehouse Worker to join our team at our store in Rapid...

Driver/Warehouse

  • Watertown, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 4 days ago

Are you a proactive hands-on warehouse person looking to use your customer service skills to build customer loyalty? Are you an ambitious, hard working individual interested in career growth? Do...

Material Handler

  • Yankton, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 4 days ago

BUILT TO CONNECT Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most...

Warehouse Worker, Industrial - Second Shift

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago

1+ year of warehousing or material handling experience, preferably with large industrial products or materials. Proficient overhead crane and forklift operating skills....

Material Handler $19/hr

  • Yankton, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 5 days ago

Material Handler*** Pay: $19/hr Location: Yankton, SD Hours: M-Th (6am - 3:30pm) Key Responsibilities: Learn and operate all machinery on the bottle line and can line Operate a pallet jack after a 3...

Warehouse Employee

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 6 days ago

Able to safely operate warehouse equipment such as a picking machine and other material handling/industrial equipment....

Package Handler/Parker- Aberdeen, SD

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 6 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...

Material Handler

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 7 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...

Material Handler-Belt Put Away

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 7 days ago

Coordinate with all departments to ensure customer orders are shipped in a timely manner Your Credentials: Forklift certification will be required; previous experience is preferred Ability to move pallets...

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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
48.7%
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 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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