Forklift / Pallet Jack Operator
Quick Facts
Median Salary$45,026
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth+14.13%
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What They Do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
Core Tasks:
- Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
- Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
- Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
What to expect as a Forklift / Pallet Jack Operator
1Earn a High school or GED Diploma
39% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
8892 openings for Forklift / Pallet Jack Operators
Career Progression
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