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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Corrugate Warehouse Worker

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 hours ago

Pay Rate: The pay rate for this job is $16.50 - $17 / hour* What you'll be doing as a Corrugate Warehouse Worker: Lifting cardboard boxes on a pallet jack Moving pallets to recycling area Load and unload...

Material Handler II

  • Groton, SD
  • 10 hours ago
  • Groton, SD
  • 10 hours ago

ABOUT POET At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty...

Warehouse Worker - Package Handler

  • Watertown, SD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 14 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...

Warehouse Associate / Non-CDL Driver

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

Deliver products to local customers (non-CDL) following DOT guidelines and regulations Other responsibilities as assigned TECHNOLOGY and TOOLS Forklift Clamp Truck Non-CDL Truck Hand Truck Pallet Jack...

Miller Coors Warehouse Associate $18

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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....

General Warehouse Worker - 2nd shift

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

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Pack, seal, and label materials/pallets for storing and/or shipping Manually load and unload product on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device Wrap pallets using a...

Forklift Driver

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

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local...

Traffic Clerk - Warehouse Office - 5pm-130am

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

Compile and maintain records of inbound and outbound shipments. Plan and direct drivers assignments including checking them in, assigning their doors, and checking them out once the load is...

General Warehouse Worker - 1st shift

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

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Pack, seal, and label materials/pallets for storing and/or shipping Manually load and unload product on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device Wrap pallets using a...

Warehouse Loader-4

  • 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. + Reads work order or follows oral...

Package Handler - Urgently Hiring Part Time

  • Watertown, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 3 days ago

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our...

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Stock materials in the warehouse and throughout the facility. Main duties include receiving, put away, and picking of parts perform cycle counts in the warehouse Locate and...

Driver & Material Handler

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

or material handling per company policy Stage orders according to truck location and verify the accuracy of pallets, etc....

Warehouse Associate - Weekdays (Monday - Thursday 6 AM - 4:30 PM)

  • Yankton, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 6 days ago

receiving shipments, stocking, inventory control, picking, packing, staging orders and shipping products, primarily using powered industrial trucks....

Material Handler/Order Picker-Night Shift

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