On-Site Forklift Certification and Its Benefits - As you may know, the US Department of Labor is understandably serious about minimizing workplace accidents. Accordingly, they have assigned OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as the regulatory body in charge of ensuring safety practices among US businesses. To comply with OSHA’s safety regulations, forklift operators…
Job Opportunities on the Rise, But Companies Struggling to Fill Positions - The time has arrived! We are officially seeing lockdowns and the economy open back up since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic! In fact, companies have been hiring at accelerating speed, as we are entering this post pandemic chapter. According to the Labor…
Forklift Test - Points to Know to Pass - Becoming a forklift operator can be one of the best decisions you make professionally, as it’s not only a profession in high demand, but it can be lucrative and with great opportunities. The first step, however, is to obtain proper forklift training to pass your forklift…
When it comes to operating a forklift, there are a few myths that should be cleared. Such as: MYTH: Forklifts primarily drive forward. FACT: Although one can operate a forklift forward, most of the time, forklifts are driven in reverse. As such, you must not only learn how to drive backwards, but also how to…
Humanity First, Serving Mankind - Although the world is a beautiful place, unfortunately, billions of people are suffering from poverty, hunger, thirst, poor medical care, lack of education, and non-existent opportunities. One humanitarian nonprofit organization, however, Humanity First, is on a mission to make a difference and serve mankind. Helping 4.5+ million individuals across six…
Finding a job in a new state - Can you imagine moving to a new place or even a new state - not knowing many people and without a job? To say you’re stressed and/or fearful of not making it, would be an understatement.Well, today, we would like to share the story of one of…
Love your job & your job will love you. They say, the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime. That’s equivalent to 3,750 days! Can you imagine spending all that time at a job that is frustrating, not rewarding, and essentially draining every ounce of your energy? It would be nuts to…
Returning Back to Work - Have you ever returned back to work after a three day weekend, vacation, sick leave, or even a stay at home order? If you’re like most people, you probably find it bitter sweet. Pros: You can see your work family while clocking in hours and subsequently bringing home a paycheck.…
Forklift Success Stories - We’d like to take a moment and express our sincerest gratitude and appreciation for you - for giving us purpose! You see, at American Forklift Training Centers, INC., our focus never has been only on teaching and certifying students on how to properly and safely operate a forklift. Rather, our objective…
Forklift Repair - Becoming a certified forklift operator requires more than knowing how to maneuver and lift with a forklift. It also entails knowing how to inspect for whether your forklift is in need of repairs. Accordingly, at American Forklift Training Centers, INC., we teach students how to operate AND inspect forklifts - thus improving…