Forklift / Pallet Jack Operator
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.
At a Glance
Forklift / Pallet Jack Operator earns an average of $29,022/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.4–1.6 years. Top skills: Forklift Truck, Warehousing, Loading And Unloading.
$29,022/yr
High school or GED
1.4–1.6 years
74
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Median Wage
$46,390/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.1%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (22)
Forklift Truck
Warehousing
Loading And Unloading
Palletizing
Lifting Ability
Order Picking
Pallet Jacks
General Mathematics
Merchandising
Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operation
Shipping And Receiving
Cycle Counting
Lifting Equipment
Inventory Control
Packaging And Labeling
Development Environment
Physical Inventory
Production Line
Inventory Staging
Housekeeping
Machinery
Safety Procedures
Common Skills (6)
Certifications (2)
Forklift Certification
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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