What are the education requirements to be a forklift driver?
For most forklift driver positions, you’ll need to be at least 18 years old to get the job. Most employers will prefer that you have a high school diploma or GED. Depending on what kind of warehouse you’ll be working in, you may need additional certification on how to handle toxic chemicals or dangerous equipment. Most training requirements are going to be the same across the board because of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). They have a really, really long list of rules that the employer must comply with in order to allow you to drive a forklift. Training is usually provided by the employer, and will be reoccurring. Your employers will have to provide proof to the government that you’ve received the training and been evaluated at least once every 3 years.
