Most employers will also accept a GED (General Education Diploma).
Pick up shifts at a warehouse in your area as a worker. Or, take a part-time job at a construction site in a low level position.
OSHA acknowledges the competencies of professionals who strive to remove workplace hazards in construction, general industry, and healthcare. Look at the OSHA website for a list of suggested training websites and services you can use. Keep in mind you cannot get certified online. You will need to complete the formal instruction online and then do practical training in person with the trainer. You will also need to be evaluated in person to get certified.
You will need to complete a short test when you are done with the formal instruction. You are allowed to look up and correct any answers you get wrong during the test. Formal online instruction can cost $60-$80 USD.
Do not buy into any training programs that claim you can complete this portion online. They are likely not legitimate.
Some training programs will give you a certificate once you pass to show employers. Your name will also be entered into the training records so your employers can look you up and confirm you have been certified.
Most employers will pay for you to get your training evaluated every three years and for any retraining you may have to do.
Employment websites like Indeed. com, Snagajob. com, and Monster. com are all good options.
Most forklift drivers will work their way up from working as a warehouse associate or a material moving position.
Bring a copy of your resume and proof of your OSHA certification with you.
Some employers will offer to arrange your OSHA certification as long as you take the online portion of the training.
If you are working in a warehouse that operates 24 hours a day, you may work longer shifts or several shifts in a row. Your employer should outline your pay and work hours before you start working as a forklift driver.
