$20 - $25 per hour
peak periods and holiday rushes What We're Looking For ~2+ years of experience in picking, packing, fulfillment, or warehouse operations — food industry experience strongly preferred ~ Demonstrated understanding of caref…
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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The restaurant group of award-winning Chef Daniel Boulud is seeking a PACKER with at least one year of experience for our commissary kitchen located in NYC. The shift begins at 3am . Responsibilities include: packaging b…
$12.56 - $18.84 per hour
requirements. Preparing and filing routine documentation. Maintaining quality metrics. Operating material handling equipment (e.g. hand truck, pallet jack, Forklift etc). Working in and out of a +4c walk-in Cold Room and…
$12.56 - $18.84 per hour
requirements. Preparing and filing routine documentation. Maintaining quality metrics. Operating material handling equipment (e.g. hand truck, pallet jack, Forklift etc). Working in and out of a +4c walk-in Cold Room and…
$17.6 per week
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our economy, moving. Be part of…
$39.52k
oriented Warehouse Associate / Shipper to support daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping... ...systems) Load and unload trucks using pallet jacks, forklifts, or other war…
Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there are amazing opportuniti…
$14.41 - $21.61 per hour
JOB DESCRIPTION Work Schedule Second Shift (Afternoons) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degree…
diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 6 months to 1 years’ shipping experience required No industry experience required Forklift certification is strongly preferred Additional Information This is a 2nd shift posi…
$44k
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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