BEGINNER FORKLIFT OPERATORS
Norlift has been providing training since 1999 to operators. We work with everyday forklift users such as shipping clerks, forklift mechanics, delivery drivers, and warehouse workers. However, we also train complete beginners such as job seekers, new hires, temp workers, and recent high school graduates.
In most learning situations, it seems that training a novice would be the most difficult. However, our lead trainer Kevin says beginners are his favorite students. They pay the best attention in class, ready to learn a valuable new skill set. The new learners absorb the teachings through class discussions, training videos, and real-life videos of forklift accidents. These novices are eager to learn how to avoid becoming one of the cautionary tales.
As first time forklift users are a clean slate, they have the opportunity to learn the rules of safe forklift operation before ever getting on a forklift. They have not had a chance to form bad habits such as driving without a seat-belt, driving with an elevated load, or failing to perform a safety inspection. By learning the safety on the front end, we set up students for success.
Once students are prepared to climb into a forklift, they gain experience through repetition in our Forklift 101 for Beginning Drivers class. They spend time maneuvering through tight areas and practice lifting various loads throughout our training warehouse, all while under close supervision. Students receive the knowledge and preparation to operate forklifts safely and efficiently. This type of training takes patience and a keen attention to detail. Fortunately, our instructors look forward to coaching and training anyone new to the equipment.
CALL TODAY TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON TRAINING!
Call (503) 209-1021 to have a trainer come to your facility, or you can sign-up for a class at Norlift.