Forklift Operator Jobs in Vermont

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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U-Box Warehouse Worker

  • Williston, VT
  • 18 hours ago
  • Williston, VT
  • 18 hours ago

Compensation Range: $18.05 to $19.95 Hourly Location: 5010 Williston Rd, Williston, Vermont 05495 United States of America U-Haul is looking for friendly, energetic and motivated individuals who...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Part-time

  • Brattleboro, VT
  • 1 day ago
  • Brattleboro, VT
  • 1 day ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

Forklift Operator Second Shift

  • Brattleboro, VT
  • 1 day ago
  • Brattleboro, VT
  • 1 day ago

As a Forklift Operator, you will use a forklift to transport merchandise to, from, and within the warehouse to put away, drop down, and rotate full pallets of stock through the warehouse inventory reserve...

Package Handler (Warehouse like)

  • South Burlington, VT
  • 4 days ago
  • South Burlington, VT
  • 4 days ago

Package Handler (Warehouse like) Up to $22.65/hour Immediate Openings! Apply Online Today! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing...

Yard Jockey- CDL Not Required

  • Barre, VT
  • 4 days ago
  • Barre, VT
  • 4 days ago

Load each product according to the assigned specification/diagram safely using a variety of motorized equipment such as pushers, squeeze trucks, fork trucks, and pallet jacks....

Yard Jockey 1pm-9pm

  • Barre, VT
  • 4 days ago
  • Barre, VT
  • 4 days ago

Load each product according to the assigned specification/diagram safely using a variety of motorized equipment such as pushers, squeeze trucks, fork trucks, and pallet jacks....

Warehouse Worker - Package Handler

  • Williston, VT
  • 6 days ago
  • Williston, VT
  • 6 days ago

SHIFT YOUR FUTURE Warehouse Worker UPS Quick Apply Applying for this role online is quick and easy - and you could even schedule your first day of work within 20 minutes! The steps are simple: 1)...

Material Handler

  • Morrisville, VT
  • 7 days ago
  • Morrisville, VT
  • 7 days ago

Job Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Frequent walking, bending, and standing Basic computer and data entry skills Preferred Skills: Previous warehouse or material handling experience Forklift...

Whey Plant Packaging Operator

  • Middlebury, VT
  • 7 days ago
  • Middlebury, VT
  • 7 days ago

The equipment fills a bag, then the bag goes down the conveyor belts, seals the bag, goes down the belt further, then palletizes it automatically, and then the forklift operator brings the pallet of...

Overnight Stock Clerk Full Time

  • White River Junction, VT
  • 10 days ago
  • White River Junction, VT
  • 10 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...

Overnight Floor Associate

  • East Thetford, VT
  • 10 days ago
  • East Thetford, VT
  • 10 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 / Mail Sorting

  • Burlington, VT
  • 10 days ago
  • Burlington, VT
  • 10 days ago

This position is responsible for use of manual and electric material handling equipment....

Warehouse Associate- Accredo

  • Washington, VT
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, VT
  • 10 days ago

Safe operation of material handling equipment and hand tools such as pallet jacks (manual and electric), carts, dollies, box cutters, wire cutters, etc....

Warehouse Loader - Montpelier, 2nd shift, 4pm-12am (starting at $21.79/hour)

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 11 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 11 days ago

What you'll be doing: Safely operate a forklift and electric pallet jack - we will train and certify interested and capable candidates Load product into and out of the warehouse Maintain accurate inventory...

Warehouse Worker

  • VT
  • 12 days ago
  • VT
  • 12 days ago

Train to operate mechanized material handling equipment to include forklifts, pallet jackets, waves and carousel systems. Perform other tasks as instructed by supervisor....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Vermont

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Highest Education Level

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


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