[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Electric pallet jacks and forklifts both make lifting and moving objects more manageable, and while they each offer their own set of benefits, what are the actual differences–and which should you get certified to operate? About Pallet Jacks Think of the pallet jack as a simpler version of the forklift. Both allow operators […]
Returning to work is never easy. Whether it’s after a day off, a vacation, or coming back after being ill–going back to work conjures up a mixed bag of feelings for most folks. During COVID-19, many employees have had an extended time off, either on their own accord or as dictated by their organization. Going […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Since forklifts are used today in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor environments, you can expect there to be a significant number of differences in the job description from one employer to the next. Despite the varied environments, there are a few basic responsibilities that tend to remain constant regardless of employer. If […]
There are approximately 1 Million Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift) operating in US Companies today. According to the latest Census data there are 1.5 Million Forklift Operators operating Forklift equipment. Due to the increasing role the US is taking as the biggest Distribution Center in the world, the Warehouse, Logistics and Distribution industries are growing exponentially […]
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), forklift operator careers should expand by more than 12 percent between 2015 and 2020. The conservative BLS estimates does not factor in the impact of the recent dramatic decline in energy prices. Lower energy prices increase consumer demand, as well as provide transportation companies with […]
Houston, home to the wonders of the Astrodome and NASA’s Mission Control, is more than just revolutionary sports stadiums and space traffic control. The economy is always growing in Texas and booming right along with it is Houston forklift training. The city has the fourth most people in the United States, a fact that is […]
Getting your forklift license is the easy part, and starting your new career is exciting. It is the process in-between that makes most people cringe. If your current employer is having you get certified, so you can be promoted to a forklift operator then you have it made and get to skip all the less […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Earning your forklift license is only the beginning of the learning process. Sure, you get educated on the basics during training, so you can become certified, but this does not begin to cover everything there is to learn. Every day will be a new learning experience, but it sure is a lot easier, […]
Some people feel that the best approach to take in an interview for a forklift position is to simply answer the questions being asked, and not contribute anything extra to the conversation. Unfortunately, this really does not show the potential employer that you are interested in the position. Not to mention, an interview is a […]
Are you hoping to eventually be considered for a management position after you are done with your forklift training? Maybe you are wondering if you have what it takes to run a warehouse. Alternately, perhaps you are trying to choose between two positions being offered and you need to determine who would be the better […]
