This is what it means to be a forklift operator...

Being a forklift operator means that you are a manufacturing professional, you move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. You need skills and expertise that are above the average man or woman.


Companies rely on forklifts to move large or heavy objects around warehouses, storage facilities and construction sites. Since these machines carry such large loads, safety for the driver and other employees is important. Focus and trained operators help prevent accidents such as overturned forklifts and worker injuries. Thus, to get a job as a forklift operator, you must first become certified by the Occupational Safety Health Administration so you know how to properly run the machine and the risks associated with it.


You can earn your forklift operator certification by taking an OSHA-approved course either in person or online. Many people choose to attend training in person through a vocational school or a local company. These courses include classroom work, a written test and hands-on training and evaluation.

OSHA Requirements[www.osha.gov]
Forklift Certification[lonestarforklift.com]