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Forklift Technician

Forklift Technician

Industry
🏭Manufacturing
Jobs per Year
5,549
Avg Houston Wage
$24

Career Overview

Forklift operators use equipment to transport objects and move goods around factories and storage areas or onto container ships. In warehouses and factories, most material moving machine operators use forklifts and conveyor belts.

Material moving machine operators such as forklift operators will be needed to move materials or products to and from various locations, such as warehouses, stockpiles, or processing stations.

Requirements

Short-term training

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Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work outside
Physical strength
Work at heights
Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$23 - $26/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$31 - $38/hr

Training Programs in Forklift Technician

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Forklift Technician

Manufacturing
Jobs: 5,549Wage: $24-$35/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
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