Forklift Operator Jobs in Washington

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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Parts Warehouse Person

  • Ferndale, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Ferndale, WA
  • 25 days ago

PAPE KENWORTH FERNDALE, WA PARTS WAREHOUSE PERSON: Do you enjoy working in a high-energy environment? Can you adapt to changing priorities and balance several projects at once? Do you want to be...

Forklift Operator

  • Kent, WA
  • moments ago
  • Kent, WA
  • moments ago

Candidates must be dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable handling fragile palletized products. The warehouse is cold (around 40 F), and occasional work in freezer areas is required....

Material Handler

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 hour ago

Operating motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment. Providing guidance to lower level material handlers....

Warehouse Worker - Full TIme

  • Grandview, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Grandview, WA
  • 3 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $22.05 - $25.55 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Material Handler (warehouse packaging)

  • Everett, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Operate equipment including: forklifts, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and hand carts. Use proprietary software and SAP ERP systems to virtually transact material....

Part-Time Retail Warehouse Specialist

  • Nooksack, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Nooksack, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Responsibilities As directed, perform all job functions within the warehouse including loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing product, picking orders and completing documentation...

Warehouse Associate

  • Des Moines, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Des Moines, WA
  • 4 hours ago

About Us Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona,...

Materials Handler NEW

  • Bremerton, WA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bremerton, WA
  • 10 hours ago

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license....

Warehouse Worker

  • Liberty Lake, WA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Liberty Lake, WA
  • 10 hours ago

Most of the day will be spent stacking bags of product onto pallets and then staging full pallets in the shipping area. This is a very physical job....

Warehouse Associate

  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 hours ago

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your...

General Warehouse Associate - Inbound/Receiver 5am

  • Kent, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 13 hours ago

Operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility....

Material Handler

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 13 hours ago

Adecco is assisting a local client in recruiting for** Material Handler **opportunities in** TACOMA WA. This is a great chance to join a winning culture and get your foot in the door with a...

Forklift Operator - Day Shift

  • Burbank, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Burbank, WA
  • 13 hours ago

**Essential Skills** + Forklift experience is required. + Packing, Inventory, Production, Loading, Material handling, Pallet jack operation. + Ability to lift repetitively and load/unload products....

Picker

  • Everett, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 13 hours ago

to fulfill picking tickets + Completes orders and moves product to shipping area + Ensures the correct product is picked and packaging is in good condition + Operates machinery, aisle pickers and pallet...

Material Handler I 1st Shift

  • Everett, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 13 hours ago

Shift: 1st shift available (10-hour days) **What you'll do on a typical day:** + Load and unload material within a warehouse or storage facility + Perform duties that may include picking, packing, scanning...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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