Forklift Operator

A Forklift Operator, or Material Handler, is a certified employee who operates forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment in warehouses, on construction sites and in other environments where heavy loads must be moved safely.

Responsibilities commonly listed in Forklift Operator job descriptions include preparing and securing loads, operating equipment and adhering to safety and compliance requirements.

Forklift Operator duties and responsibilities

Forklift Operators may only operate equipment, though many organizations include forklift operation as part of duties related to general warehouse or facility management.

Forklift Operator duties can include:

• Handling materials, such as moving finished products or raw or hazardous (HAZMAT) materials
• Managing inventory-related tasks, such as optimizing space or logging inventory into digital systems
• Overseeing equipment inspections and maintaining the fleet
• Complying with O...