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Forklift Operator

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This Forklift Operator Training Course is designed to equip participants with the skills and competencies to excel as forklift operators in the warehousing and production environment.

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In-Person

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This Forklift Operator Training Course is designed to equip participants with the skills and competencies to excel as forklift operators in the warehousing and production environment. The course covers a wide range of topics, including loading and unloading materials and finished goods, moving materials throughout the warehouse and production environment, positioning forks and other lifting devices, identifying damages and reporting shortages or quality deficiencies, inventory management, operating forklifts and other equipment, organizing and maintaining inventory, assisting with packaging and preparing materials for shipment, collaborating with team members, weighing materials or products, unloading material from commercial truck flatbed trailers, monitoring trams and production of cylinders, lubricating truck, recharging batteries, filling fuel tank, securing freight inside trailers, assisting in housekeeping and clean-up activities, keeping material stacked evenly, safely, and in an organized manner, using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, and following all safety protocols and maintaining a clean work environment. The course includes an introduction to forklift operation, identification and maintenance considerations of forklift components, forklift inspections, forklift operation basics, load handling techniques, hazard identification and avoidance, safety protocols and procedures, and specialized forklift operations. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to handle the demands of the job and will be ready to start their career as a Forklift Operator.

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Locations

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • As a Material Handler, you will be an essential part of the operations, responsible for the efficient movement and management of materials within our facility
  • Assisting with packaging, labeling, and preparing materials for shipment
  • Assists in housekeeping and clean-up activities as needed
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow and meet production targets
  • Complete all tasks as per work instructions
  • Following all safety protocols and maintaining a clean work environment
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators53-7051.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Forklift operating levers and lift controls — identify and activate under direct supervisor guidance in a warehouse training environment.
  • Gasoline- and electric-powered industrial trucks — operate at slow speeds along designated travel paths under close observation on a warehouse floor.
  • Pallets and skids — manually load and unload materials following step-by-step instructions in a distribution center setting.
  • Lifting device forks — position under loaded pallets under supervisor direction to practice secure material pickup in a staging area.
  • Product loads — inspect for visible accuracy against a printed pick list before moving, with supervisor verification in a warehouse facility.
  • Pre-shift safety checklist — complete for forklift fluid levels, tires, and horn under technician guidance at a depot or warehouse.
  • Basic traffic patterns and pedestrian zones — recognize and follow posted floor markings during initial on-the-job orientation in a facility.
  • Warehouse inventory software entry screens — navigate and record completed moves with assistance from a lead operator at a workstation terminal.
  • Control precision and multilimb coordination — practice simultaneously managing steering, throttle, and lift lever on a forklift during supervised drills.
  • Material weights and load capacity ratings — read and reference posted charts to avoid overloading equipment under trainer supervision on-site.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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