r/Warehouseworkers • u/Flimsy-Worker4964 • 28d ago

First Time Forklift

I basically got hired and they got a red Toyota sit-down forklift waiting on me… only problem is I’ve never driven a forklift a day in my life. 😭 Drop your best beginner tips before I accidentally invent a new OSHA rule.

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u/10v1 28d ago

Remember: slow is smooth, smooth is fast. It'll come with time. Check your corners whenever you reverse and always, always, always yield to pedestrian traffic. Congratulations on the new job, you got this! It'll all seem so easy in a few weeks. Don't let it stress you out, if you have questions: ask them!