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Forklift Operator

Prepare for a career in warehousing and material handling with the Forklift Operator course at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ. This course teaches safe forklift operation and workplace efficiency skills.

Forklift OperatorÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ the Course
Students learn OSHA-compliant operation techniques, load handling, and workplace safety procedures. Practical labs provide hands-on experience with forklifts in realistic settings.

Certified Forklift Training (ThompsonCAT Certification)

  • Cost: $150
  • Format: One-day, 6-hour lab with classroom-based theory and hands-on training combined.
  • Focus: Provides in-depth instruction on forklift safety, best practices, and OSHA-compliant operation.
  • Outcome: ThompsonCAT Forklift Certification. Training meets OSHA 1910 forklift operator safety requirements and covers:
  • Forklift fundamentals
  • Safe load handling
  • Principles of stability, capacity, and balance
  • Pre-operation inspections
  • Refueling internal combustion trucks and charging batteries for electric trucks
  • Safety guidelines and best practices for forklift operation

Admission Requirements
Participants must be 18 years of age or older. No high school diploma or GED required.

Career Outlook
• National median wage: ~$34,000/year

Industries You Can Work In
• Warehousing and distribution
• Manufacturing and production facilities
• Logistics and freight operations

 

Program Overview

Forklift Operator


Degrees/Awards Offered

WC


Availability

  • Day
  • Evening
  • Hybrid