Forklift Operator Jobs in Pleasant Prairie, WI

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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Freight Handler/Forklift Operator

  • Forward Air
  • Oak Creek, WI (24 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (24 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 13 days ago

Our Freight Handlers/Forklift Operators are responsible for loading and unloading freight on our trailers in a safe and timely manner....

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Warehouse Associate I (M-F 9am-5:30pm)

  • AbbVie
  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 11 hours ago
  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 11 hours ago

Familiarity with Microsoft office products, general computer skills and RF scanners....

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Warehouse Associate - Days

  • Uline
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 1 day ago

Warehouse Associate - Days Pay from $26 to $32 per hour with significant growth and earning potential! Wisconsin Distribution Center 12885 104th St. Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Go-getters wanted!...

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Forklift Operator - Nights

  • Uline
  • Kenosha, WI (7 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenosha, WI (7 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator - Nights Pay from $30 to $36 per hour with significant growth and earning potential!...

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Reach, Pacer & Cherry picker Forklift Operator

  • Parallel Employment
  • Sturtevant, WI (11 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sturtevant, WI (11 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 1 day ago

POSITION: Reach, Pacer & Cherry Picker Forklift Operator JOB DESCRIPTION: Parallel Employment is seeking skilled Forklift Operators experienced in operating reach, pacer, and cherry picker forklifts...

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Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Kenosha, WI (7 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenosha, WI (7 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to take on more meaningful work? You'll get it in the skilled shipping and receiving roles we're hiring for today. Working in safety- and team-oriented warehouse environments, you'll not...

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Forklift Driver

  • Milwaukee Goodwill
  • Sturtevant, WI (11 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sturtevant, WI (11 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: Responsible for the efficient movement, organization and warehousing of product in accordance with Goodwill Process Standards. Meet customer needs and achieve established...

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Warehouse Specialist I

  • McLane
  • Sturtevant, WI (11 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sturtevant, WI (11 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Drive and operate a reach truck and a pallet jack to select, pull, sort, and stack product within the warehouse and at the dock....

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Forklift Operator - Pallet Jack - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Lake Zurich, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago

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

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2nd Shift Forklift Operator - $23/hr

  • Midwest Refrigerated Services
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 2 days ago

jacks Previous experience with RF controlled inventory systems (a plus) Previous experience handling food products (a plus) Benefits and Perks: MRS benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision...

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3rd Shift Forklift Operator - $22.50/hr

  • Midwest Refrigerated Services
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 2 days ago

jacks Previous experience with RF controlled inventory systems (a plus) Previous experience handling food products (a plus) Benefits and Perks: MRS benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision...

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Delivery Material Handler / Roof Loader (5)

  • ABC Supply
  • Mundelein, IL (20 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mundelein, IL (20 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am - 4pm ABC Supply is the nations largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building materials. Delivery Material Handlers at ABC assist in the safe...

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Forklift Operator

  • Ryder System
  • Sturtevant, WI (11 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sturtevant, WI (11 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Stand Up Forklift Operator inSturtevant, Wisconsin Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.25...

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Warehouse Order Selector, Night Shift

  • Oak Creek, WI (24 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (24 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Places pallets on pallet jack and operes along assigned multi-level racks and loce products according to order sheets....

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Warehouse Order Selector, days

  • Oak Creek, WI (24 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (24 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Place pallets on pallet jack and opere along assigned multi-level racks and loce products according to order sheets....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Pleasant Prairie, WI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Pleasant Prairie, WI offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.2%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 Pleasant Prairie, WI
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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