Is being a forklift operator a good fit for you?
Drives forklifts and similar vehicles to move goods around warehouses, factories, yards and building sites.
What the work involves
- Moves levers or controls on forklifts and other lifting devices to load, unload, move or stack material.
- Drives petrol or electric trucks and tractors to move materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Loads or unloads materials from pallets, platforms and vehicles by hand or machine.
- Positions lifting devices around loaded pallets or boxes and secures them for transport.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a forklift operator is one of yours.
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