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Forklift Certification Training

Barriers to employment have been our focal points when helping people find jobs. Often times forklift certification happens on the job, but what if that’s whats holding you back from getting hired? Thats where we come in.

What's Included?

Forklift Certification Process

Each trainee will complete a written and hands on assessment of information and skills learned. Upon successful completion of these assessments with a minimum score of 85% correct on the written assessment and a 100% successful check off on all operating components, the learner will receive a certificate of completion noting that they successfully accomplished the above.  The learner will also receive a Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan wallet permit card signifying their successful completion of this forklift training program.

What's Included

Topics Covered

  • New OSHA compliant training
  • Forklift Safety/Operating hazards including most common workplace accidents
  • The stability triangle (combined actions, attachments, tip-over, and what to do and not to do)
  • The pre-operation inspection (OSHA requirements)
  • Lift truck operations (loading, unloading, stacking and storage, traveling with or without a load, docks, and trailer entry)
  • Refueling (propane, electric, and gas/diesel)
  • Practical exercise in knowledge of equipment, loading and unloading, backing, turning, and traveling with a load.

Requisites

  • A schedule that allows for 1 certified trainer and 2 students per session
  • 6 hours of training which includes classroom, hands on and assessment components
  • Required trainee documents: safety and training release, mission services training intake document
  • Entire program is complete in 1 day

Schedule

  • 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Pre-Test, review of powered industrial trucks manual.
  • 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pre-Test
  • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Hands on forklift certification training.
  • 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
  • 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Hands on and skills training
  • 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Post test, skills/knowledge assessment (forklift practical test), certification

Forklift Job Growth

"Employment of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators is projected to grow 8 percent from 2016 to 2026."
- US Bureau of Labor Statstics
- US Bureau of Labor Statstics

The most important thing you'll do today

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(269) 382-0490 Extension: 270

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for? ¿Para quién es este?
People who want a career in early childhood education. Personas que quieren una carrera en educación infantil.
What is it? ¿Qué es?
A career pathway with support to help you reach your long-term career goals. Una formación vocacional con apoyo para ayudarlo a alcanzar sus metas profesionales a largo plazo.
What is an apprenticeship? ¿Qué es un aprendizaje?
An apprenticeship pays you while you get trained for the job. Un aprendizaje le pagará mientras le capacitan para el trabajo.
When will it begin? ¿Cuándo empezará?
You can apply for this apprenticeship beginning January 2021. It is full-time. Puede aplicar para este aprendizaje a partir de enero de 2021.La posición es a tiempo completo.
If I’m offered a position where will I be employed? Si me ofrecen un puesto, ¿dónde trabajaré?
YWCA Kalamazoo Children’s Center Centro Infantil de YWCA Kalamazoo
Why is this opportunity being offered? ¿Por qué se ofrece esta oportunidad?
To have more people with credentials to work in early learning and child care programs in the neighborhood. To help create more home child care slots in the neighborhood. Tener más personas con credenciales para trabajar en programas de educación temprana y guarderías en el vecindario. Para ayudar a crear más espacios de cuidado infantil en el hogar en el vecindario.
Why should I apply? ¿Por qué debo solicitar un puesto?
You should apply if you want a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families in your neighborhood. Debe presentar una solicitud si desea una carrera en la que pueda marcar una diferencia en la vida de los niños y las familias de su vecindario.
How can I apply? ¿Cómo puedo solicitar un puesto?
Complete this form. Complete este formulario de interés.