Forklift Operator Jobs in Roanoke, VA

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 Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Rocky Mount, VA (21 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Rocky Mount, VA (21 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance?...

1st Shift Material Handler

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Alro Steel, a family-owned company, is currently seeking 1st Shift Material Handlers to join our team in Sedalia. If you are a team player that is, dependable, safety conscious and...

Material Handler Shipping/Packaging 2016

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 2 days ago

Significant Responsibilities: Performs specific job responsibilities: Lift, move, sort, or place pallets, boxes and items from bin locations to staging areas, build areas, pallets or crates Securely...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 2 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new stand up forklift operator role?...

Warehouse Clerk

  • Salem, VA (9 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salem, VA (9 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 3 days ago

WAREHOUSE CLERK Capstone Logistics, LLC Salem, VA (Onsite) Full-Time Apply Now Job Details Shift: 1st Shift - 6:30am Start Time Monday - Friday Compensation: $720/weekly Salem, VA 1st Shift...

Materials Handler

  • Salem, VA (9 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salem, VA (9 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 3 days ago

handling equipment (e.g., powered hand trucks; forklifts); route materials and equipment to correct locations or storage areas; prepare shipping and inventory documents....

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 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...

Full Time 2nd shift Forklift Operator II

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 days ago

Job Overview The Forklift Operator II is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving, loading, and unloading assets using a wide variety of material handling...

Warehouse Worker - 1st Shift

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 days ago

correct size) box based on order, weight, and size Label boxes with barcodes for product and order tracking Understand safety procedures for picking products off shelves Follow packaging procedures for pallets...

Warehouse Associate

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 days ago

Warehouse Associate 225 Glade View Dr NE, Roanoke, VA 24012, USA Req #5556 Thursday, April 24, 2025 We are hiring Warehouse Associate / Package Handler for our Roanoke, VA facility. Applying is...

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

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 7 days ago

Job Description 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...

3rd Shift Material Handler

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 7 days ago

Overview Alro Steel, a family-owned company, is currently seeking 3rd Shift Material Handlers to join our team in Roanoke. If you are a team player that is, dependable, safety conscious and...

Order Fulfillment Warehouse Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 12 days ago

jack, electric pallet jacks, strapping and wrapping machines, pallet scales, etc....

Field Service Specialist

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 12 days ago

LGG INDUSTRIAL LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve...

PT Inbound Freight Handler

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 13 days ago

Such equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and any other available equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight...

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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: Types of Forklifts (Course)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the different classes of forklifts and their specific applications in various industries. It covers the distinctions between electric motor...
Forklift Operator Safety: Forklift Certification (Course)
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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Roanoke, VA

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Highest Education Level

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


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