Forklift Operator vs Warehouse Associate
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Forklift Operator
$20.50 typical, an hour
Most Forklift Operators earn $19.00 to $22.00 an hour.
From 920 postings that list pay
6,022 open jobs now
Warehouse Associate
$20.50 typical, an hour
Most Warehouse Associates earn $18.75 to $22.50 an hour.
From 3,796 postings that list pay
22,427 open jobs now
Typical pay is about the same for Forklift Operators and Warehouse Associates.
What each one does
Forklift Operator
- Unload inbound shipments and move products to appropriate locations.
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers safely and efficiently.
- Stack and store products in designated areas using a forklift.
- Pull and prepare products for shipment by ensuring the exact number and type is loaded.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following warehouse safety standards.
- Perform accurate inventory handling and documentation as required.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Warehouse Associate
- Load and unload shipments from trucks.
- Sort and organize products in storage areas.
- Pick and prepare orders for customers.
- Count and verify incoming and outgoing inventory.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Use warehouse equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Forklift Operator
Asked for in both
- Forklift Operation 8 in 10 postings
- Forklift Certification 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Pallet Jack 3 in 10 postings
- Inventory Management 1 in 10 postings
- Material Handling 1 in 10 postings
- Warehouse Management 1 in 10 postings
More common in Forklift Operator postings
- Material Handling Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- RF Scanner 1 in 10 postings
- Cycle Counting 1 in 10 postings
Warehouse Associate
Asked for in both
- Forklift Operation 3 in 10 postings
- Forklift Certification 1 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Pallet Jack 2 in 10 postings
- Inventory Management 2 in 10 postings
- Material Handling 1 in 10 postings
- Warehouse Management 2 in 10 postings
More common in Warehouse Associate postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Receiving 1 in 10 postings
- Shipping & Receiving 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Forklift Operator
Stand Up Reach Operator-2nd Shift
Core-MarkPay not stated Livermore, CA, United StatesPallet JackForklift OperationGMPForklift CertificationPPE Usage +1- Pay not stated Knoxville, TN, United StatesPallet JackMaterial HandlingForklift OperationGMPForklift Certification +1
Forklift Operator
Core-MarkPay not stated Fort Worth, TX, United StatesPallet JackForklift OperationWarehouse ManagementForklift CertificationGMP
Warehouse Associate
Warehouse Picker - Days
Shamrock FoodsPay not stated Sacramento, CA, USAInventory ManagementWarehouse ManagementMaterial HandlingOrder PickerWarehouse Associate
Fortune Fish & GourmetPay not stated New Orleans, LA, 70125Forklift OperationSafety and SanitationReceivingLabelingWarehouse Management +2Warehouse Order Selector
Core-MarkPay not stated Victoria, TX, United StatesPallet JackWarehouse ManagementShipping & Receiving
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