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How to Become a Forklift Operator

Every route into moving pallets safely and keeping a dock flowing on every shift.

Median pay$42k

Median pay is the midpoint of 55 recent Forklift Operator postings in that index that published a salary range — not a national average.

Where are you starting? (no signup)

Every route in

Get certified by your employer

3 months · about $0

  1. 1

    Hire on as a warehouse associate

    Months 1–2

    • Warehouse Safety
    • Load Handling
  2. 2

    Complete operator training and evaluation

    Months 3–3

    • Forklift Operation
    • Inventory Management

    Forklift Operator Certification · OSHA-compliant trainer · about $150 · about 1 months

    Programme details →

Pay for a course before you apply

2 months · about $239

  1. 1

    Take a forklift operator course

    Months 1–1

    • Forklift Operation
    • Warehouse Safety

    Forklift Operator Certification · OSHA-compliant trainer · about $150 · about 1 months

    Programme details →

    OSHA 10-Hour General Industry · OSHA Outreach · about $89 · about 1 months

    Programme details →
  2. 2

    Apply to dock and distribution-centre roles

    Months 2–2

    • Load Handling
    • Inventory Management