Forklift Test Tips - As discussed in previous blogs, becoming a forklift operator is not only a wonderful career choice, but it can be quite rewarding and full of opportunities. Becoming a forklift operator, however, requires more than just passing a job interview. You have to become trained and forklift certified. Per OSHA, it is…
Forklift Certification - Forklifts play a major role in various industries, including warehousing, construction, as well as manufacturing. As you may have read in our previous blogs, forklifts help improve productivity and efficiency while transporting material. In essence, they are a combination of a vehicle and a lifting tool - and if you ask us,…
Forklift Certification - This is the success story of Paul.Paul moved to Southern California from back East about 2 years ago. Although he had a military background and great work ethics, he struggled with finding work. Most jobs he came across paid minimum wage - or at best, slightly more. Additionally, due to the CoronaVirus…
Forklift Safety Training - A Valuable Investment - As an employer, it’s always frightening when you hear, “oh no…there’s been an accident.” Your first thought, "is anyone hurt?" Your second thought, "what broke and how much will it cost to repair or replace it?" You see, when an accident occurs, not only can thousands of…
Forklift Opportunities - As the manufacturing sector gains momentum, the demand for forklift operators continues to rise. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the job outlook for forklift operators is great, because projected growth is expected to be faster than the average for all occupations! Reason being, forklift operators play a…
A common question asked during a job interview is: What is your differentiating factor? What makes you stand out and differ from your competition? From other candidates?Accordingly, we thought we’d answer this question for you – as when it comes down to it, we know you have options. We know there are other forklift schools…
Opportunities on the Rise for Forklift Operators & No Experience Necessary! Although the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) has brought many industries and businesses to a screeching halt, it has presented a different story for the forklift industry. Notably, as consumers have become increasingly wary of congregating in public spaces and the CDC has recommended social distancing as…
Although businesses in California are starting to close again, please note...WE ARE STILL OPEN for business; but business isn’t as usual – as we are taking extra precautions to protect the health and safety of all of our students, team, partners, and the community. Accordingly, we have and will continue to monitor the situation surrounding…
Forklift Types & Forklift Classes - Although a forklift is a powered industrial truck used for lifting and moving materials over a variety of distances, there is no one size fits all forklift. Forklifts come in different forklift types, a variety of sizes, for different uses, under different classes, requiring different operational techniques, and necessitating…
Forklift Safety - June marks an important month in the forklift industry, as June 9th is National Forklift Safety Day. In fact, this year actually marked the seventh anniversary of National Forklift Safety Day – an annual event for reinforcing the importance of operator safety training, forklift safety practices, and establishing an opportunity for the…