Forklift Operator

About the Course
Students learn OSHA-compliant operation techniques, load handling, and workplace safety procedures. Practical labs provide hands-on experience with forklifts in realistic settings.

Certified Forklift Training (ThompsonCAT Certification)

• Cost: $150
• Format: One-day, 6-hour lab with classroom-based theory and hands-on training combined.
• Focus: Provides in-depth instruction on forklift safety, best practices, and OSHA-compliant operation.
• Outcome: ThompsonCAT Forklift Certification. Training meets OSHA 1910 forklift operator safety requirements and covers:
• Forklift fundamentals
• Safe load handling
• Principles of stability, capacity, and balance
• Pre-operation inspections
• Refueling internal combustion trucks and charging batteries for electric trucks
• Safety guidelines and best practices for forklift operation

Admission Requirements
Participants must be 18 years of age or older. No high school diploma or GED required.

Career Outlook
• National median wage: ~$34,000/year

Industries You Can Work In
• Warehousing and distribution
• Manufacturing and production facilities
• Logistics and freight operations