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Goodwill’s Forklift Training Program: Get the skills to become a certified and successful operator

Find a new career in a high-demand field.

Are you interested in a career in forklift operation and supply-chain management? Let Goodwill help you get there. Our Forklift Training is a 2- to 4-week certification program that includes hands-on operation instruction led by Toyota Forklifts and job-readiness training at a Goodwill Career Center.
 

Program participants will receive the following:

• Instruction in stand-up reach, Electric pallet jack, sit-down counterbalance, and order picker style forklift operation

• OSHA general industry and CPR/First Aid training

• Job placement assistance
 

Eligibility:
Participants must be at least 18 years old, able to pass a drug screening and criminal background check, and able to push, pull, and lift at least 75 pounds on a frequent basis.
 

This program is available at the Decatur, Duluth, Athens, Oakwood and Woodstock Career Centers.
 

Check the Calendar for upcoming orientation sessions. For more information about the program, send an email to forklift@ging.org and allow 72 hours for a return email or contact the Forklift and Warehouse Hotline at 404-420-9965.