Requisition Number: 232236 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Loader/Unloader to support the Rental Division. Loader/Unloaders are responsible for driving company trucks to designated areas in the…
Operations & Logistics · Orlando, FL
Forklift Operator jobs in Orlando, FL
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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$44k
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Ready for a highly active, hands-on role with an immediate start? We are urgently seeking motivated picker packers to join essential distribution teams. If you prefer to be moving and working with your hands, this role o…
Your certification and safety record are highly valued! We are urgently seeking sit down forklift operators for immediate placement in high-capacity distribution centers. This crucial role requires precision, expertise,…
Accurately track and log all inventory movements using the client's preferred system, ensuring end-of-shift reconciliation is smooth. - Operate essential manual handling equipment, including hand trucks and pallet riders…
$17 per hour
goods from trucks and shipping containers. - Safely and efficiently utilize manual handling tools and power jacks (pallet jack operator) to organize, stage, and move inventory to ensure optimal dock flow. - Verify the in…
United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation. Position Description: The Loader Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a front-end loader to suppor…
innovative chemical solutions and exceptional service. Guardian operates across three core divisions: Industrial, Water Treatment, and... .... What You Bring High School Diploma or GED. Previous forklift experience is co…
Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting... ...environment preferred Previous experience operating forklift, skid steer, lo…
Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new stand up forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent balance and no trouble sta…
$24.15 per hour
Electronic order system or order sheets to build loads using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. Position is responsible for... ...forklifts, etc.) Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driv…
$18.5 - $19.5 per hour
and carrying products up steps, stairs, and down ramps and walkway. You must have previous experience operating warehouse equipment including sit down forklifts, standing forklifts, and standing order selectors. How you…
, theft, damage and/or destruction. Clean aircraft passenger cabins between flights and stock aircraft with needed supplies. Operate heavy equipment such as pushback equipment and maintain visual contact with Wing Walker…
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What forklift operators earn in Orlando
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$20 | $32k–$41k |
| Mid level | $19–$24 | $39k–$49k |
| Senior | $23–$29 | $47k–$61k |
Adjusted for the Orlando 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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