$20 - $23 per hour
Orders (POs) into company’s ERP system • Perform cycle counts • Communicate information and any issues across shifts • Operate forklift safely and responsibly • Complete daily pre and post operation check of assigned equ…
Operations & Logistics · New York, NY
Forklift Operator jobs in New York, NY
Forklift operators move pallets and heavy loads through warehouses and yards, loading trailers, stocking racks, and following strict safety rules around people and product.
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$21–$39/hr
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$59k
Median, full-time
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or carrying packages of varying weight in a steady-paced setting. The schedule is full time and may include early morning, daytime, evening, or weekend hours based on operational needs. Compensation may be negotiated wit…
WSFSSH's Multi Site Support program provides flexible, on-demand staffing coverage across our 30+ residential and program sites, all of which require 24/7 support. Team members step in to fill scheduling gaps and ensure…
This Package Handler role supports daily warehouse and delivery operations in a fast-paced Brooklyn setting. The position focuses on receiving, sorting, labeling, staging, and moving parcels so outbound shipments are pre…
Warehouse Associate I Forklift / Order Picker Qualification: Experience(s) that Best Prepares You: Education: High school diploma... ...0% Responsibilities: They will need to operate our equipment, order picker, and sit-…
boxes, padding, labels) and efficiently pack items to ensure they are secure, damage-free, and correctly labeled for shipment. - Operate manual material handling equipment (carts, hand trucks) to move pulled orders from…
$20 per hour
Order Picker Job Type: Full-time Salary Range: $16.00 – $20.00 / hour Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Order Picker to accurately select goods and products from our warehouse shelves to fulfill customer order…
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product using material handling equipment (MHE), primarily a reach forklift. Inspect product being moved for shortages, damage, quality,... ...loaded. Must successfully complete the forklift operator certification proces…
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What forklift operators earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$26 | $44k–$55k |
| Mid level | $25–$32 | $53k–$66k |
| Senior | $30–$39 | $63k–$82k |
Adjusted for the New York market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Sit-down and stand-up forkliftsOSHA safety complianceLoad balancingRF scanningTrailer loadingEquipment inspectionSpatial awarenessReliability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What forklift types are you certified on, and which have you run the most?
Be specific: sit-down counterbalance, reach truck, order picker, clamp. Hours on each type tell them more than the certification alone.
Walk me through your daily equipment inspection.
List the real checklist: forks, hydraulics, tires, horn, brakes, battery or propane. A fluent answer signals the habit is genuine.
How do you operate safely in aisles shared with pedestrians?
Mention horn use at intersections, controlled speed, looking in the direction of travel, and stopping when someone is in the aisle. Safety rules, stated simply.
Tell me about a time you caught an unstable or overweight load. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, re-stacked or split the load, and flagged it rather than forcing the lift. Judgment is what they are hiring.
How do you load a trailer to keep weight balanced?
Talk about distributing heavy pallets low and evenly front to back, and following the load plan. It shows you think past your own forks.
What would you do if you clipped a rack or product?
Say you would report it immediately, every time. Companies fire for hidden damage, not for reported accidents.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For forklift operators specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your OSHA forklift certification and the equipment classes it covers.
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Name each truck type you can run: reach, order picker, clamp, slip-sheet, or stand-up.
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Quantify an incident-free record in months or years; it is the strongest line on this resume.
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Include pallet volumes or trailers loaded per shift to show pace.
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Mention RF scanner and WMS experience, since most operator roles now require both.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Warehouse Associate
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Forklift Operator
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Equipment Lead
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Warehouse Supervisor
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