Forklift Training

Goodwill’s free Forklift training course helps participants quickly gain the skills and certifications they need to operate a forklift in a professional setting. Our Forklift training course provides OSHA and NIOSH training definitions, and instruction in lift truck design, vehicle safety inspection, moving with and without a load, and picking and stacking a load. Special conditions involving trailers, ramps, elevators and pedestrian safety are also addressed. Goodwill’s Forklift training course utilizes training videos, a participant workbook and standardized testing. The course includes first-hand driving, lifting and stacking practice, and a final driving test.

Upcoming Training Dates

Instruction Dates	Instruction Time	Location
January 11	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Charlotte
January 25	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Gastonia
February 8	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Charlotte
February 22	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Gastonia
March 8	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Charlotte
March 22	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Gastonia
April 5	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Charlotte
April 26	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Gastonia
May 10	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Charlotte
May 24	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Gastonia
June 7	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Charlotte
June 21	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Gastonia
July 12	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Charlotte
July 26	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Gastonia
August 9	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Charlotte
August 23	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Gastonia
September 6	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Charlotte
September 20	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Gastonia
October 11	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Charlotte
October 25	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Gastonia
November 8	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Charlotte
November 29	8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Gastonia

Course Timeframe

Goodwill’s Forklift training course lasts one day, in which class meets from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Certification Opportunities

If you successfully complete Goodwill’s free Forklift training course, you will receive a renewable NC General Industry Forklift certification (good for 3 years).

Related Career Information

To find out more information about potential careers, trends, wages and benefits for those that complete this course, visit www.onetonline.org.

Job Search Support

As a participant in one of Goodwill’s training courses, you’ll have access to a Career Navigator who can help you with your resume and interview skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with our Employer Engagement Team, who can help you find and secure employment.