GroundPro, specializes in providing top-notch blown material installation services. We are on the lookout for a dedicated Blower Truck Operator with a CDL A or B license to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for i…
Operations & Logistics · Tampa, FL
Forklift Operator jobs in Tampa, 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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$16–$29/hr
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$45k
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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…
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Looking to start a stable career in logistics? We have immediate openings for Entry-Level Order Pickers / Stock Pullers! While experience is a plus, we prioritize reliability, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude…
Position: CDL Class A Driver / Aspen Bridge Inspection Truck Operator Location: Remote, Tampa Bay Area (including Atlanta and Dallas) Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Extended Periods of Travel Required Position Summar…
$22.85 per hour
What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Get a feel for the role. Watch this short video to see a day-in-the-life on an XPO dock. Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math…
$18 per hour
Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description This role focuses primarily on operating forklifts to support warehouse and production activities, including unloading and loading trucks, supplying materials to production li…
GARNEY CONSTRUCTION A General Operator position is available at Garney. To be considered for this position you must have previous construction experience. As a General Operator you will operate machinery to perform activ…
$18 - $20 per hour
Caring Transitions of Odessa, FL is looking for a dynamic employee to assist with our senior downsizing & relocation team. Job highlights Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Minimum age of 18 for employment…
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What forklift operators earn in Tampa
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $16–$20 | $33k–$42k |
| Mid level | $19–$24 | $40k–$50k |
| Senior | $23–$29 | $48k–$61k |
Adjusted for the Tampa 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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