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Warehouse and Light Industrial > Forklift Operator

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Short Description:

Operate forklifts to move products and goods for delivery or storage within industrial sites.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Steer forklifts in compliance with safety guidelines
  • Move, stack, or unstack products and goods
  • Routine maintenance of forklifts and related equipment
  • Transfer deliveries to storage locations

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Previous experience operating forklifts or relevant experience
  • Forklift certification or training (preferred)
  • Strong time management skills
  • High school diploma (preferred)

Job Zones

  • Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
  • Related Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations usually involve communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 1-2 years of preparation (6.0 to < 7.0)

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