Your first step to earning your Forklift Operator Certification is to take ANEW’s one-day forklift training course! The training consists of three elements: formal training (general, classroom-type), practical training (hands-on, driving), and a written test evaluating the operator’s understanding.

The employment opportunities for Forklift Operators in the Seattle area are endless. Typically, Forklift Operators are employed by manufacturing, shipping, construction, and warehouse companies. They work at factories, construction sites, warehouses, and other storage spaces to transport heavy cargo. Forklift Operators typically inspect goods, lift heavy materials onto pallets and secure them with cord or packaging, stack merchandise, and count inventory.

Please Note: This course is funded by Washington State’s Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) Program. The eligibility requirements listed above are BFET rules set by the state. ANEW staff can help you understand the requirements and apply for SNAP, but ANEW cannot decide whether you qualify. Final eligibility decisions are made by the WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS).