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Forklift operation is one of the best warehouse jobs - better pay, less physical strain, and a skill that's always in demand. Worth getting certified.
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If you're going to work in warehouses, get forklift certified. It's an easy way to add $2-5/hour to your pay and the skill follows you anywhere. The work is safer on your body than humping boxes, and it opens doors to supervisory positions.
starting
$17-19/hr
average
$19-23/hr
Top Earners
$23-28/hr (specialty equipment or lead roles)
Same as general warehouse - shift work with possible overtime. Certified operators often get first pick of shifts.
Forklift operators can work 20+ years. Skills stay relevant and experience becomes more valuable.
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