{"id":2046,"date":"2025-06-02T12:56:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T17:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/?page_id=2046"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:57:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:57:42","slug":"osha-certified-forklift-operator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/osha-certified-forklift-operator\/","title":{"rendered":"OSHA Certified Forklift Operator"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 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https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/06\/Forklift-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/06\/Forklift.jpg 615w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Image courtesy of aleksandarlittlewolf on Freepik.com<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">OSHA Certified Forklift Operator<\/h2>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1 i {color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:hover i,.fusion-button.button-1:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:focus i,.fusion-button.button-1:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:active{color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-1:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover, .fusion-button.button-1:focus, .fusion-button.button-1:active{border-color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-1 {border-color:#000000;border-radius:8px;}.fusion-button.button-1{background: #ffc700;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover,.button-1:focus,.fusion-button.button-1:active{background: rgba(255,194,14,0.78);}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-medium button-custom button-1 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/osha-forklift-registration\/.\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Register Here<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><style>\nul.a{\n  list-style-type: none;\n}\nul.b{\n  list-style-type: circle;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>Our custom program meets the three Occupational Safety and Health Administration\u2019s (OSHA) requirements to receive forklift certification.<\/p>\n<p>Our career training program blends:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"a\">\n<li>Curriculum meeting OSHA 1910.178 standards<\/li>\n<li>+ Hands-on forklift training and practice<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">+ A performance evaluation<\/span><\/li>\n<li>= Certified Forklift Operator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3>Curriculum<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"b\">\n<li>Available in English and Spanish!<\/li>\n<li>Learn the who, what, when, where &amp; why of forklift operations\n<ul>\n<li>Who can operate a forklift<\/li>\n<li>What possible workplace hazards to be aware of and safety tips to know for busy worksites<\/li>\n<li>Work you need to get recertified &amp; when to remove a forklift from service<\/li>\n<li>Where to find the data plate, report incidents and find relevant OSHA regulations<\/li>\n<li>Why: Case studies explaining the importance of forklift training<\/li>\n<li>How to maintain safe operations, prevent tip-overs, starting and stopping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In less than 2 hours, all of the above topics and more are presented, and then you take your exam.\n<ul>\n<li>You must receive 70% or better to pass the exam<\/li>\n<li>Multiple exam attempts are allowed!<\/li>\n<li>No time limit on taking your exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3>Forklift Training and Practice<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"b\">\n<li>After you&#8217;ve passed the passed the exam, you will receive hands-on forklift operator training<\/li>\n<li>Safety first! Then, it&#8217;s time to get on the forklift and learn to drive<\/li>\n<li>Starting, stopping and slowing<\/li>\n<li>Maneuvering at appropriate speeds<\/li>\n<li>Lifting pallets<\/li>\n<li>Parking<\/li>\n<li>Shut off<\/li>\n<li>Inspection<\/li>\n<li>Up to 4 hours of practice time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3>Performance Evaluation<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"b\">\n<li>Lastly, the trainer conducts a performance evaluation utilizing a checklist of safe and proper vehicle usage<\/li>\n<li>Once the performance evaluation is successfully completed, the trainer signs off on the certificate<\/li>\n<li>The participant can then show their OSHA Certified Forklift Operator credentials to any employer as evidence of their education and skill set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">You receive everything above for the all-inclusive, low price of $275.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-2 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2 i {color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-2 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-2:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2:hover i,.fusion-button.button-2:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2:focus i,.fusion-button.button-2:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-2:active{color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-2:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-2:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-2:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-2:hover, .fusion-button.button-2:focus, .fusion-button.button-2:active{border-color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-2 {border-color:#000000;border-radius:8px;}.fusion-button.button-2{background: #ffc700;}.fusion-button.button-2:hover,.button-2:focus,.fusion-button.button-2:active{background: rgba(255,194,14,0.78);}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-medium button-custom button-2 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/osha-forklift-registration\/.\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Register Here<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Schedule<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>The last Friday of the month at 9:00AM with exception of November, because of the holiday. An alternate Dec date was given as well due to holiday.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>April 24, 2026<\/li>\n<li>May 29, 2026<\/li>\n<li>June 26, 2026<\/li>\n<li>July 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li>August 28, 2026<\/li>\n<li>September 25, 2026<\/li>\n<li>October 30, 2026<\/li>\n<li>December 4, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Fee<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">$275<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Location<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Houlne Center for Convergent Technology<\/strong><br \/>\n4141 Mitchell Avenue<br \/>\nSt. Joseph, MO 64507<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:75% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20px !important;padding-right : 15px !important;margin-right : 2.56%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 15px !important;margin-left : 2.56%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 15px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 15px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":145,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2046"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/145"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2046"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2046\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2670,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2046\/revisions\/2670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2046"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2046"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2046"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}